Yaacob Abdul Latiff
Malaysian politician
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Yaacob bin Abdul Latiff (1 February 1918[1][2] – 9 September 1985[3]) was the second Mayor of Kuala Lumpur,[4] Malaysia since it was officially conferred the status of the city on 16 May 1972. He served for a period of 8 years. On 1 November 1980, he was succeeded by Elyas Omar.[5]
Preceded byLokman Yusof
Succeeded byElyas Omar
Born1 February 1918
Died9 September 1985 (aged 67)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Yaacob Abdul Latiff | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Mayor of Kuala Lumpur | |
| In office 16 May 1972 – 31 October 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Lokman Yusof |
| Succeeded by | Elyas Omar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1918 |
| Died | 9 September 1985 (aged 67) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur |
Tan Sri Yaacob Latiff attended Victoria Institution for his secondary school education.
His son, Ibrahim Yaacob was Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) candidate for Setiawangsa's parliamentary constituency during the 2008 General Election in Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory. He lost to Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate, Zulhasnan Rafique in the election.[citation needed]
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
Malaya
Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN) (1958)[6]
Malaysia
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (1966)[7]
Selangor
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (SPMS) – Dato' Seri (1975)[8]
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Places named in honour of him
- SMK Yaacob Latiff, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur[citation needed]
- Jalan Yaacob Latiff, (formerly Jalan Tenteram), Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur[citation needed]
- SK Yaacob Latif 1, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur[citation needed]
