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Nor Mohamed Yakcop (Nor Mohamed bin Yakcop) was born on 24 August, 1947 in Penang, Malayan Union (now Malaysia), is a Malaysian politician. Discover Nor Mohamed Yakcop'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 76 years old?
| Popular As |
Nor Mohamed bin Yakcop |
| Occupation |
Economist |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
24 August, 1947 |
| Birthday |
24 August |
| Birthplace |
Penang, Malayan Union (now Malaysia) |
| Nationality |
Malaysia
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 76 years old group.
Nor Mohamed Yakcop Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Nor Mohamed Yakcop height not available right now. We will update Nor Mohamed Yakcop's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
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Who Is Nor Mohamed Yakcop's Wife?
His wife is Fawziah Begum Abu Bakar
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Fawziah Begum Abu Bakar |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Nor Mohamed Yakcop Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Nor Mohamed Yakcop worth at the age of 76 years old? Nor Mohamed Yakcop’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Malaysia. We have estimated Nor Mohamed Yakcop'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 |
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Timeline
Tan Sri Nor Mohamed bin Yakcop (Jawi: نور محمد بن يعقوب; born 24 August 1947) is a Malaysian politician who served as Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, in charge of Economic Planning Unit from 2009 to 2013.
He served with Bank Negara, the Malaysian central bank from 1968 to 2000.
During his time in Bank Negara he was responsible for the implementation of a number of major projects, including
He was also involved in a currency speculation scandal in the early 1990s, where Bank Negara lost up to RM30 billion.
No action was taken as he moved on to hold important government positions.
Yakcop was the Special Economic Adviser to former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.
In 2002, he was appointed the director of Khazanah Nasional.
He played a major role in government-linked companies (GLCs) like United Engineers Malaysia Berhad and Malaysia Airlines.
The transformation of the GLCs was something he led on.
Following the Asian financial crisis many of the GLCs were mired in debt and rudderless.
Yakcop restored their balance sheets using the Government's sovereign guarantee when necessary to cut down their borrowing costs.
He installed new managers in the GLCs, giving them wide latitude to run the corporations honestly.
To ensure that they delivered, he introduced key performance indicators and service contracts.
He had previously served as Minister of Finance II from 2004 to 2009.
He is a member of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Advisory Council.
He was a member of the Dewan Negara, the upper house of the Parliament of Malaysia, for two terms before stepping down to run for the Tasek Gelugor parliamentary constituency in Penang in the Malaysian elections on 8 March 2008.
He was a student of St. Xavier's Institution in Penang and served as a prefect during his student days.
He is married to Puan Sri Fawziah Begum Abu Bakar, a former welfare officer.
The couple have three children.
