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Abdul Ghafar Atan was born on 13 July, 1956 in Malacca, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia), is a Malaysian politician (1956–2021). Discover Abdul Ghafar Atan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?

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Occupation Politician
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 13 July 1956
Birthday 13 July
Birthplace Malacca, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
Date of death 17 November, 2021
Died Place Malacca City, Malaysia
Nationality Malaysia

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Who Is Abdul Ghafar Atan's Wife?

His wife is Rabiah Hassan

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Children 3

Abdul Ghafar Atan Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1956

Abdul Ghafar bin Atan (Jawi: عبدالغفار بن أتن; ‎13 July 1956 – 17 November 2021) was a Malaysian politician.

2004

Abdul Ghafar first contested as a BN candidate in the 11th general election in the Gadek state constituency in 2004 and went on to defend the seat in the 12th general election in 2008.

2008

He served as Member of the Melaka State Executive Council (EXCO) from March 2008 to May 2018 and again from March 2020 to his death in November 2021, as well as Member of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Asahan from May 2013 to his death in November 2021 and Gadek from March 2004 to May 2013.

He was a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition and also the Alor Gajah UMNO chief.

2013

In the 13th general election in 2013, he contested the Asahan seat and defended it in the 14th general election (GE14) in 2018.

On 4 November 2021, it was announced Abdul Ghafar would not be picked by UMNO as the BN candidate on nomination day on 8 November to give way to younger face to defend the Asahan seat, considered the hottest constituency in the Malacca state election on 20 November.

After being dropped as the election candidate, he was screened and tested positive for COVID-19 at a private hospital on 7 November and when his health deteriorated into critical condition later, he was put under an induced coma in the intensive care unit of Malacca General Hospital on the night of 9 November.

Abdul Ghafar subsequently died from the complications at age 65 in the hospital at 1.04pm on 17 November leaving behind his wife, Rabiah Hassan.

He was buried according to the COVID-19 pandemic standard operating procedure (SOP) at the Kampung Asahan Muslim Cemetery in Malacca.