Yaacob Abdul Latiff | |
|---|---|
| 2ndMayor of Kuala Lumpur | |
| In office 16 May 1972 – 31 October 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Lokman Yusof |
| Succeeded by | Elyas Omar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1918-02-01)1 February 1918 |
| Died | 9 September 1985(1985-09-09) (aged 67) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur |
Yaacob bin Abdul Latiff (1 February 1918[1][2] – 9 September 1985[3]) was the second Mayor ofKuala 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 byElyas Omar.[5]
His son, Ibrahim Yaacob wasParti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) candidate forSetiawangsa'sparliamentary constituency during the2008 General Election in Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory. He lost toBarisan Nasional (BN) candidate,Zulhasnan Rafique in the election.[citation needed]
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Companion of theOrder of the Defender of the Realm (JMN) (1958)[6]
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Commander of theOrder of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) –Tan Sri (1966)[7]
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Knight Grand Commander of theOrder of the Crown of Selangor (SPMS) –Dato' Seri (1975)[8]| Preceded by | Mayor of Kuala Lumpur 1972 – 1980 | Succeeded by |
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