Age, Biography and Wiki
Ahmad Yakob (Ahmad bin Yakob) was born on 1 February, 1950 in Tumpat, Kelantan, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia), is a Malaysian politician. Discover Ahmad Yakob'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 74 years old?
| Popular As |
Ahmad bin Yakob |
| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
1 February 1950 |
| Birthday |
1 February |
| Birthplace |
Tumpat, Kelantan, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Nationality |
Malaysia
|
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 74 years old group.
Ahmad Yakob Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Ahmad Yakob height not available right now. We will update Ahmad Yakob's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Ahmad Yakob's Wife?
His wife is Siti Zubaidah Abdul Hamid
(m. 1981)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Siti Zubaidah Abdul Hamid
(m. 1981) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
12 |
Ahmad Yakob Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ahmad Yakob worth at the age of 74 years old? Ahmad Yakob’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Malaysia. We have estimated Ahmad Yakob's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Ahmad Yakob Social Network
Timeline
Ahmad bin Yakob (born 1 February 1950) is a Malaysian politician and teacher who has served as Member of the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Pasir Pekan since April 1995.
Born on 1 February 1950 in Kampung Berangan, Tumpat, Kelantan to Islamic religious figures, namely Yakob Ishak, a senior activist of Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) cum village religious teacher and Cik Zainab Cik Hussin, a housewife, who is a fellow PAS activist.
He tied the knot with a teacher, Siti Zubaidah Abdul Hamid (born 1960) in 1981 and the couple had 12 children.
Ahmad got his elementary education at Berangan Primary School and Bustanul Ariffin Islamic School, Tumpat, before he furthered his secondary education at Islamic Studies College in Kota Bahru.
He then studied at Islamic Higher Education Centre of Kelantan, Kota Bahru; before he furthered his study outside Malaysia.
His father is a PAS figure in Tumpat and detained under Internal Security Act (ISA) 1960 with another PAS figure, Nik Abdullah Arshad.
He got his Bachelor graduate from Al-Azhar University in Sharia in the 1970s.
In 1979, he got Diploma of Education (Arabic Language) from Ain Shams University.
He started his educational service as a teacher in Dato' Bentara Dalam Secondary School, Segamat, Johor, in 1980.
He then taught at Dabong Secondary School, Gua Musang (1986), Pasir Mas Girls' Secondary School (1986) and Rantau Panjang Secondary School (1987).
Ahmad registered as a PAS Member in 1986.
Starting from 1986, he was appointed to some political post in PAS, Tumpat Chapter.
He resigned from being a teacher in 1995 to allow him to contest in Malaysian general election, 1995.
In 1995, he was offered to contest in 9th Malaysian General Election for Pasir Pekan assembly seat.
He won against BN candidate, Saupi Daud, with the majority of 2,734 votes.
On 17 May 1997, Menteri Besar Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat appointed him as a State Executive Councillor (EXCO) in charge of Industry, Trade, Entrepreneurial Development and Human Resources, replacing Rozali Isohak for joining United Malays National Organisation (UMNO).
Ahmad was chosen as the Deputy Menteri Besar of Kelantan on 23 March 2004, replacing Abdul Halim Abdul Rahman.
After 10th Malaysian General Election, he was appointed once again as a State EXCO in charge of Housing, Local Government, Science, Technology and Environment.
In 11th Malaysian General Election, he defeated BN candidate, Mohd.
Noor Yaakob, at the same assembly seat with the majority of 2,271 votes.
He served as the Menteri Besar of Kelantan from May 2013 to August 2023.
He is a member, Deputy Spiritual Leader and State Commissioner of Kelantan of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), a component party of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.
