About Yaacob Latiff
Lived 1918 – 1985 (aged 67). Yaacob Latiff was a Malaysian politician.
Yaacob bin Abdul Latiff (1 February 1918 – 9 September 1985 ) was the second Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, 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 by Elyas Omar.
Tan Sri Yaacob Latiff attended Victoria Institution for his secondary school education.
His son, Ibrahim Yaacob was Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) candidate for Setiawangsa's parliamentary constituency during the 2008 General Election in Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory. He lost to Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate, Zulhasnan Rafique in the election.
Honours Honours of Malaysia
Places named in honour of him SMK Yaacob Latiff, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur Jalan Yaacob Latiff, (formerly Jalan Tenteram), Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur SK Yaacob Latif 1, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur
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Who was Yaacob Latiff?
Malaysian politician
When was Yaacob Latiff born?
Yaacob Latiff was born on 1 February 1918 in Klang.
When did Yaacob Latiff die?
Yaacob Latiff died on 9 September 1985 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
What was Yaacob Latiff's occupation?
Yaacob Latiff was a politician.
What nationality was Yaacob Latiff?
Yaacob Latiff was Malaysian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Yaacob Abdul Latiff
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