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Abdullah Ahmad was born on 4 July, 1937 in Machang, Kelantan, Unfederated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia), is a Malaysian journalist and politician. Discover Abdullah Ahmad'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 78 years old?

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Occupation Academic, politician, writer
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 4 July 1937
Birthday 4 July
Birthplace Machang, Kelantan, Unfederated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia)
Date of death 12 June, 2016
Died Place Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nationality Malaysia

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His wife is Fauzah Mohamad Darus

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Abdullah Ahmad Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Abdullah Ahmad worth at the age of 78 years old? Abdullah Ahmad’s income source is mostly from being a successful journalist. He is from Malaysia. We have estimated Abdullah Ahmad's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1937

Tan Sri Abdullah bin Ahmad (4 July 1937 – 12 June 2016) was a Malaysian journalist and politician from the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO).

Alumni of Sultan Ismail College, Kota Bharu, Kelantan and at one time, he was the editor-in-chief of the New Straits Times.

Abdullah Ahmad held significant influence during the administrations of Abdul Razak Hussein and Mahathir Mohamad.

2003

On 12 November 2003, he wrote an article criticising Saudi Arabian policies that aided the United States invasion of Iraq, among other things.

As a result, the Saudi government reduced Malaysian quota for haj.

On 21 November of the same year, he "was fired without warning by the daily's management at the request of the ruling UMNO party following a complaint by the Saudi ambassador in Malaysia."

UMNO, which is part of the ruling government and holding equity in the papers later stated that he had jeopardised Malaysia's close relationship with Saudi Arabia.

2004

He had a contract that was supposed to expire in October 2004.

2016

Ahmad died on 12 June 2016, after battling cancer.

He was 79.

His body was brought back to his hometown in Kok Lanas, Kelantan, Kelantan.