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Mohd Khalil Yaakob (Mohd Khalil bin Yaakob) was born on 29 December, 1937 in Kuantan, Pahang, Federated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia), is a Former Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of the Malaysian state of Melaka.. Discover Mohd Khalil Yaakob'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 86 years old?
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Mohd Khalil bin Yaakob |
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86 years old |
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Capricorn |
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29 December, 1937 |
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29 December |
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Kuantan, Pahang, Federated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
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Malaysia
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Mohd Khalil Yaakob Height, Weight & Measurements
At 86 years old, Mohd Khalil Yaakob height not available right now. We will update Mohd Khalil Yaakob's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Mohd Khalil Yaakob's Wife?
His wife is Zurina Kassim (m. 1965-2022)
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Zurina Kassim (m. 1965-2022) |
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Mohd Khalil Yaakob Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mohd Khalil Yaakob worth at the age of 86 years old? Mohd Khalil Yaakob’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. He is from Malaysia. We have estimated Mohd Khalil Yaakob's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Former |
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Timeline
Tun Datuk Seri Utama Mohd Khalil bin Yaakob (Jawi: محمد خليل بن يعقوب; born 29 December 1937) is a Malaysian politician who served as the 6th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca from June 2004 to June 2020, 12th Menteri Besar of Pahang from August 1986 to May 1999, Minister of Information in the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad from December 1999 to March 2004 and Member of Parliament (MP) for Kuantan from November 1999 to March 2004.
He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party of the ruling BN coalition.
Born in Kuantan, Khalil attended Malay College Kuala Kangsar and later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Malaya.
He was a career diplomat and served in Italy, Morocco, Singapore and Indonesia.
His was first elected to the Bukit Ibam state seat in the Pahang State Assembly during the 1978 general elections.
In 1982, he won the Maran parliamentary seat and was appointed Deputy Minister of Education.
Khalil is a member of UMNO and served on its supreme council from 1984.
He joined the Cabinet in 1984, serving as Minister in the Prime Minister's Department.
Khalil won the Bukit Tajau state seat in the 1986 general elections, and became Menteri Besar of Pahang.
He became party secretary-general in 1999 until his appointment as governor.
He served for three terms, until 1999.
In the 1999 general elections, he rejoined federal politics and was elected as Member of Parliament for Kuantan.
In April 2001, a police report was lodged by Pahang state assemblyman Fauzi Abdul Rahman alleging that Mohd Khalil misappropriated state resources as Pahang Menteri Besar.
He was appointed Minister of Information but did not contest the next election, held in 2004.
On 4 June 2004, Khalil was appointed Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin.
He was also made Malacca City as the UNESCO's World Heritage Site on 7 July 2008.
Among state major projects under his reign included, Pulau Melaka, Malacca Straits Mosque, Hang Tuah Mall in Jalan Hang Tuah, Dataran Pahlawan Megamall, Menara Taming Sari, Hang Tuah Village in Duyong, Hang Tuah Jaya, Melaka Planetarium, Melaka Sentral, Melaka Monorail, UTC Melaka, upgrading the airport in Batu Berendam into international airport, Melaka Gateway and Malacca coastal reclamation land project.
Mohd Khalil is fan of Indian actor M. G. Ramachandran and Tamil cinema in general.
During his term as the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor), Khalil's main goal was to make Malacca a progress state in the year 2010 and then "Green Technology City State" in the year 2013.
In August 2011, he re-enacted MGR's role in the film Vettaikaaran in a 45-minute performance at the State Culture and Art Auditorium.
The Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob Mosque at Tanjung Minyak is named after him.
He was also awarded the Honorary Doctorate (PhD) in Leadership from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT) on 29 September 2016.
