Hassan Yunus
5th Mufti of Johor (1941–1947) and 10th Menteri Besar of Johor
About Hassan Yunus
Lived 1907 – 1968 (aged 60–61). Hassan Yunus was a Malaysian politician and mufti.
Hassan bin Yunus (; 1907 – 12 July 1968) was the State Mufti serving from 1941 to 1947 and Menteri Besar serving from 1959 to 1967 of Johor, Malaysia. He was a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of Barisan Nasional (formerly Alliance Party) coalition.
Awards and recognitions Honours of Malaysia
Places named after him Several places were named after him, including: Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium in Johor Bahru, Johor Jalan Dato Haji Hassan Yunus in Bandar Penawar, Johor SMK Dato Haji Hassan Yunus, a secondary school in Renggam, Johor
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Who was Hassan Yunus?
5th Mufti of Johor (1941–1947) and 10th Menteri Besar of Johor (1959–1967)
When was Hassan Yunus born?
Hassan Yunus was born in 1907 in Muar.
When did Hassan Yunus die?
Hassan Yunus died on 12 July 1968 in Johor, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
What was Hassan Yunus's occupation?
Hassan Yunus was a politician and mufti.
What nationality was Hassan Yunus?
Hassan Yunus was Malaysian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hassan Yunus. https://biography.guide/hassan-yunus/
MLA: "Hassan Yunus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hassan-yunus/.
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