Mohd Khalil Yaakob
Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Datuk Seri Utama Mohd Khalil Yaakob | |
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6th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 4 June 2004 | |
Preceded by | Syed Ahmad bin Syed Mahmud Shahabuddin |
Malaysian Minister of Information | |
In office 1999–2004 | |
Succeeded by | Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir |
Menteri Besar of Pahang | |
In office 14 August 1986 – 22 May 1999 | |
Preceded by | Najib Tun Razak |
Succeeded by | Adnan Yaakob |
Personal details | |
Born | Kuantan, Pahang, Federated Malay States | 29 December 1937
Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
Spouse(s) | Toh Puan Datuk Seri Utama Zurina Kassim |
Alma mater | University of Malaya |
Profession | Diplomat |
Religion | Islam |
Tun Mohd Khalil bin Yaakob is the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of the Malaysian state of Melaka. Khalil is a United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) politician from Pahang, and served as the state's Menteri Besar for more than 10 years.[1] He was appointed as Governor in 2004 by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Early life
Born in Kuantan, Khalil attended Malay College Kuala Kangsar and later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Malaya. He was a career diplomat and served in Italy, Morocco, Singapore and Indonesia.
Political career
Khalil is a member of UMNO and served on its supreme council from 1984.[2] He became party secretary-general in 1999 until his appointment as governor.[3]
His was first elected to the Bukit Ibam state seat in the Pahang State Assembly during the 1978 general elections. In 1982, he won the Maran parliamentary seat and was appointed Deputy Minister of Education. He joined the Cabinet in 1984, serving as Minister in the Prime Minister's Department.
Khalil won the Bukit Tajau state seat in the 1986 general elections, and became Menteri Besar of Pahang. He served for three terms, until 1999. In the 1999 general elections, he rejoined federal politics and was elected as Member of Parliament for Kuantan.[4] He was appointed Minister of Information but did not contest the next election, held in 2004.
In April 2001, a police report was lodged by Pahang state assemblyman Fauzi Abdul Rahman alleging that Mohd Khalil misappropriated state resources as Pahang Menteri Besar.[5]
Governor
On June 4, 2004, Khalil was appointed Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin.[6]
Interests
Mohd Khalil is fan of Indian actor M. G. Ramachandran and Tamil cinema in general. In August 2011, he reenacted MGR's role in the film Vettaikaaran in a 45-minute performance at the State Culture and Art Auditorium.[7]
Legacy
- The Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob Mosque at Tanjung Minyak is named after him.
Honours and titles of Mohd Khalil Yaakob
Titles
He holds currently the title of "Tun Datuk Seri Utama" by combination of his highest Federal Malaysian title "Tun" (SMN) and his highest Malaccan title "Datuk Seri Utama" (DUNM)
In other states of Malaysia, a similar combination between his highest Federal Malaysian title "Tun" (SMN) and his local highest title may be used. Example : Tun Datuk Seri Panglima in Sabah.
Honours of Malacca
- As 6th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca since 4 June 2004 :
- Grand Master and Grand Commander of the Premier and Exalted Order of Malacca (DUNM) with title Datuk Seri Utama
- Grand Master of the Exalted Order of Malacca
Honours of Malaysia
- Malaysia :
- Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (SMN) with title Tun
- Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia : first Companion (JSM), later Commander (PSM) with title Tan Sri
- Kelantan :
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan or "Star of Ismail" (SJMK) with title Dato' Sri
- Pahang :
- Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang : first Knight Companion (DSAP) with title Datuk, later Grand Knight (SSAP) with title Datuk Sri
- Order of the Crown of Pahang : first Companion (SMP), later Grand Knight (or Datuk Sri) (SIMP) with title Datuk Sri
- Terengganu :
- Supreme class of the Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu (SUMZ)
- Sabah :
- Grand Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (SPDK) with title Datuk Seri Panglima
- Sarawak :
- Knight Grand Commander (Datuk Patinggi) of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DP, ) with title Datuk Patinggi
Foreign Honours
- Germany : Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Honours and titles of Zurina
His wife, Y.A.Bhg. Toh Puan Datuk Seri Utama Hajah Zurina Binti Kassim has been awarded :[10]
Titles
She holds currently the title of "Toh Puan Datuk Seri Utama" by combination of Toh Puan, feminine form in respect of the highest Federal Malaysian title of her husband : "Tun" (SMN) and her highest Malaccan title "Datuk Seri Utama" (DUNM)
Honours of Malacca
- As wife of the 6th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca :
- Grand Commander of the Premier and Exalted Order of Malacca (DUNM) with title Datuk Seri Utama
- Pahang :
- Grand Knight (or Datuk Sri) of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SIMP) with title Datuk Sri
References
- ↑ Menon, Vijayan (24 October 1986). "Same policies, new modes". New Straits Times (New Straits Times Press). Retrieved 22 May 2010.
- ↑ "TYT Tun Datuk Seri Utama Mohd Khalil B Yaakob". Melaka State Government. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ↑ Rashid Yusof (17 June 1999). "Coming election takes priority at 53rd Umno general assembly". New Straits Times (New Straits Times Press).
- ↑ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ↑ Leong, Kar Yen (2 April 2011). "Power abuse: Don’t turn a blind eye, Rais tells Umno". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ↑ KHALIL YAAKOB APPOINTED SIXTH MELAKA GOVERNOR Bernama (mirrored in findarticles.com). May 27, 2004
- ↑ R.S.N. Murali (15 August 2011). "Mohd Khalil wows crowd by acting as MGR". The Star. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
- ↑ List of Malay rulers with orders details
- ↑ Official Website of the Governor of Malacca, Biography with details
- ↑ List of consorts of Malay rulers (as of February 2013) with details of orders
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