About Jaffar Hussein
Lived 1931 – 1998 (aged 67). Jaffar Hussein was a banker and economist.
Jaffar bin Hussein (11 June 1931 – 11 August 1998) was a Malaysian banker and economist who served as the 4th Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia from 1985 to 1994.
Background Jaffar graduated with a commerce degree from the University of Queensland in 1958. He served as chairman and chief executive of Malayan Banking Berhad prior to his appointment as Bank Negara Governor.
Death Jaffar died of pneumonia at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre on 11 August 1998, aged 67. He was buried at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur.
Honours Honours of Malaysia
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Who was Jaffar Hussein?
4th Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia
When was Jaffar Hussein born?
Jaffar Hussein was born on 11 June 1931 in Parit Jawa.
When did Jaffar Hussein die?
Jaffar Hussein died on 11 August 1998 in Selangor, Subang Jaya.
What was Jaffar Hussein's occupation?
Jaffar Hussein was a banker and economist.
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