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Ungku Abdul Aziz (Ungku Abdul Aziz bin Ungku Abdul Hamid) was born on 28 January, 1922 in London, England, is a Malaysian economist (1922–2020). Discover Ungku Abdul Aziz'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 98 years old?
| Popular As |
Ungku Abdul Aziz bin Ungku Abdul Hamid |
| Occupation |
Economist, lecturer |
| Age |
98 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
28 January, 1922 |
| Birthday |
28 January |
| Birthplace |
London, England |
| Date of death |
15 December, 2020 |
| Died Place |
Prince Court Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Nationality |
Malaysia
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Ungku Abdul Aziz Height, Weight & Measurements
At 98 years old, Ungku Abdul Aziz height not available right now. We will update Ungku Abdul Aziz's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ungku Abdul Aziz's Wife?
His wife is Sharifah Azah Mohamed Alsagoff (m. 1946-2012)
Rahaiah Baheran (m. 2014)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Sharifah Azah Mohamed Alsagoff (m. 1946-2012)
Rahaiah Baheran (m. 2014) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Zeti Akhtar Aziz |
Ungku Abdul Aziz Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ungku Abdul Aziz worth at the age of 98 years old? Ungku Abdul Aziz’s income source is mostly from being a successful Professor. He is from Malaysia. We have estimated Ungku Abdul Aziz'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 |
Professor |
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Timeline
Ungku Abdul Aziz bin Ungku Abdul Hamid (28 January 1922 – 15 December 2020) was a Malaysian economist and lecturer.
He received Diploma in Arts from Raffles College, Singapore (now University of Malaya) and Bachelor of Arts in economics at University of Malaya, Singapore (now University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur) in 1951.
He worked in the state administration of Johore, in 1952–1961 as a lecturer at the University of Malaya (Singapore), with a one-year break, when he headed the Council on Language and Literature of Malaysia.
In the years 1962–1965, he was a professor and dean of the Faculty of Economics of the University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur), while in 1968–1988, he was promoted to vice-chancellor of this university.
He was the first Malaysian to become the vice-chancellor of University of Malaya.
On his initiative, the university created the Botanical Garden, the Museum of Asian Art, the cooperative bookstore.
He is the author of the economic justification of a number of industrial projects, more than 50 books and monographs on social and economic problems of Malaysia, consultant to UN specialized organizations (ILO, UNESCO, UN Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East).
He then defended his doctoral dissertation in Waseda University (Tokyo, Japan) in 1964.
His daughter, Zeti Akhtar Aziz, was the former governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, Malaysia's central bank.
He was the 3rd Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malaya from 1968 to 1988 and the 1st General Director of the Council on Language and Literature of Malaysia from 1956 until 1957.
He was awarded the title of Royal Professor (Profesor Diraja) in 1978.
He was born into the Johor Royal Family.
His father, Ungku Abdul Hamid Ungku Abdul Majid was a Malayan prince and military officer.
His father was of Malay and Turkish-(Circassian) descent, while his mother was English.
He graduated from the English college at Johore Bahru and the Malay school in Batu Pahat.
On 17 June 1978, he was awarded the rank and title of Royal Professor (Profesor Diraja) by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and he was the only person in Malaysia to hold that rank.
Ungku Aziz died in Prince Court Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur at 4:30 in the evening due to old age.
He was 98 and is survived by his wife, Rahaiah Baheran and his only daughter, Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
He was laid to rest at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur.
Several places were named after him, including:
