Abdul Malek Yusuf
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Tun Abdul Malek bin Yusuf (9 August 1899 – 6 July 1977[1]) was the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca from 1959 to 1971.[2] His 66th birthday was celebrated on 9 August 1965 with a public holiday in the state.[3]
Preceded byLeong Yew Koh
Succeeded byAbdul Aziz Abdul Majid
BornAbdul Malek bin Yusuf
9 August 1899
9 August 1899
Died6 July 1977 (aged 77)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Abdul Malek Yusuf | |
|---|---|
| عبدالملک يوسف | |
| 2nd Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca | |
| In office 31 August 1959 – 30 August 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Leong Yew Koh |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abdul Malek bin Yusuf 9 August 1899 |
| Died | 6 July 1977 (aged 77) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur |
| Spouse(s) | Khatijah Ahmad Fatimah Ismail |
Honours
Honour of Malaya
Negeri Sembilan
- Dato' Maha Kurnia
Malaya
Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (SMN) – Tun (1961)[4]
Kelantan
Gold medal of the Sultan Yahya Petra Coronation Medal (1961)[5]