Abdullah Ayub
Malaysian civil servant
About Abdullah Ayub
Lived 1926 – 2018 (aged 92). Abdullah Ayub was a Malaysian.
Abdullah bin Ayub (3 January 1926 – 13 December 2018) was a Malaysian civil servant who served as the 6th Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia from 1 January 1979 to 30 November 1982.
Early life Abdullah was born on 3 January 1926 in Pasir Panjang Laut, Sitiawan, Perak. He graduated with a B.A (hons) from University of Malaya, Singapore in 1953. In the same year, he was also awarded the "Queen's Scholarship" for his outstanding achievements.
Death Abdullah died on 13 December 2018 at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur. He was 92. He was laid to rest at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur.
Honours
50px Knight Commander of Order of the Crown of Terengganu (DPMT) – Dato'
50px Knight Commander of Order of the Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (DPSK) - Dato'
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Abdullah Ayub?
Malaysian civil servant
When was Abdullah Ayub born?
Abdullah Ayub was born on 3 January 1926 in Sitiawan.
When did Abdullah Ayub die?
Abdullah Ayub died on 13 December 2018 in Institut Jantung Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
What nationality was Abdullah Ayub?
Abdullah Ayub was Malaysian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abdullah Ayub. https://biography.guide/abdullah-ayub/
MLA: "Abdullah Ayub." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/abdullah-ayub/.
Chicago: "Abdullah Ayub." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/abdullah-ayub/.
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