Jaffar Hussein
Jaffar bin Hussein (11 June 1931 – 11 August 1998) was a Malaysian banker and economist who served as the 4th Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia from 1985 to 1994.
In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Hussein is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Jaffar. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Jaffar Hussein | |
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| 4th Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia | |
| In office June 1985 – May 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Aziz Taha |
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Mohd Don |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1931-06-11)11 June 1931 Parit Jawa, Muar, Johor, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 11 August 1998(1998-08-11) (aged 67) Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur |
| Spouse | Rohila Abdul Rahman |
| Relations | Nur Jazlan Mohamed (son-in-law) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
Background
Jaffar graduated with a commerce degree from the University of Queensland in 1958. He served as chairman and chief executive of Malayan Banking Berhad prior to his appointment as Bank Negara Governor.[1]
Death
Jaffar died of pneumonia at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre on 11 August 1998, aged 67. He was buried at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur.[2]
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
Malaysia :
Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM) (1974)[3]
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (1987)[4][5]
Johor :
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (DPMJ) – Dato' (1980)- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (SPMJ) – Dato' (1986)[6]
Pahang :
Grand Knight of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SIMP) – Dato', later Dato' Indera (1990)[7]
References
- "Ex-Bank Negara Governor Jaffar dies". New Straits Times. 12 August 1998. p. 1.
- "Jaffar buried at Bukit Kiara Cemetery". New Straits Times. 13 August 1998. p. 4.
- "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1974" (PDF).
- "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1987" (PDF).
- "665 on King's honours list". New Straits Times. 3 June 1987. p. 1.
- "Honours for 177 on Sultan's 54th birthday". New Straits Times. 8 April 1986. p. 8.
- "Johor Ruler heads Pahang honours list". New Straits Times. 24 October 1990. p. 8.
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