About Ahmad Tuan Hussein
Lived 1906 – 1978 (aged 71). Ahmad Tuan Hussein was a Malaysian politician and ulema.
Ahmad Tuan Hussein (17 June 1906 – 25 February 1978) was a Malayan politician and Islamic religious teacher. He was born in Alor Setar, Kedah with Islamic teaching families.
He served in the pre-independence Federal Legislative Council of Malaya, having been elected to the chamber in the 1955 election for the seat of Krian, Perak. He was a member of the party later known as the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS).
Of the 52 Council members elected in 1955, Ahmad was the only one not from the Alliance coalition. He was also the first PAS candidate ever elected to a legislative assembly.
After not contesting the next election, he continue to serve Islamic teaching until he died in 1978 at Penang.
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Who was Ahmad Tuan Hussein?
Malayan politician and Islamic religious teacher
When was Ahmad Tuan Hussein born?
Ahmad Tuan Hussein was born on 17 June 1906.
When did Ahmad Tuan Hussein die?
Ahmad Tuan Hussein died on 25 February 1978.
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Ahmad Tuan Hussein was a politician and ulema.
What nationality was Ahmad Tuan Hussein?
Ahmad Tuan Hussein was Malaysian.
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