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==Political career== |
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Khalil is a member of [[UMNO]] and served on its supreme council from 1984.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.melaka.gov.my/v3/view_article.php?pageid=235&highlight_subject=TYT|title=TYT Tun Datuk Seri Utama Mohd Khalil B Yaakob|publisher=Melaka State Government|accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> He became party secretary-general in 1999 until his appointment as governor.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com.au/newspapers?id=3MwyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yBQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6904,6440745&dq=mohd-khalil-yaakob&hl=en|title=Coming election takes priority at 53rd Umno general assembly|last=Rashid Yusof|date=17 June 1999|work=[[New Straits Times]]}}</ref> |
Khalil is a member of [[UMNO]] and served on its supreme council from 1984.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.melaka.gov.my/v3/view_article.php?pageid=235&highlight_subject=TYT |title=TYT Tun Datuk Seri Utama Mohd Khalil B Yaakob |publisher=Melaka State Government |accessdate=2 June 2010 }}{{dead link|date=May 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He became party secretary-general in 1999 until his appointment as governor.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com.au/newspapers?id=3MwyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yBQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6904,6440745&dq=mohd-khalil-yaakob&hl=en|title=Coming election takes priority at 53rd Umno general assembly|last=Rashid Yusof|date=17 June 1999|work=[[New Straits Times]]}}</ref> |
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His was first elected to the Bukit Ibam state seat in the [[Dewan Undangan Negeri Pahang|Pahang State Assembly]] during the [[Malaysian general election, 1978|1978 general elections]]. In [[Malaysian general election, 1982|1982]], he won the [[Maran]] parliamentary seat and was appointed Deputy Minister of Education. He joined the Cabinet in 1984, serving as Minister in the Prime Minister's Department. |
His was first elected to the Bukit Ibam state seat in the [[Dewan Undangan Negeri Pahang|Pahang State Assembly]] during the [[Malaysian general election, 1978|1978 general elections]]. In [[Malaysian general election, 1982|1982]], he won the [[Maran]] parliamentary seat and was appointed Deputy Minister of Education. He joined the Cabinet in 1984, serving as Minister in the Prime Minister's Department. |
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Khalil won the [[Bukit Tajau]] state seat in the [[Malaysian general election, 1986|1986 general elections]], and became [[Menteri Besar of Pahang]]. He served for three terms, until 1999. In the [[Malaysian general election, 1999|1999 general elections]], he rejoined federal politics and was elected as Member of Parliament for [[Kuantan]].<ref name="election results">{{cite web|url=http://semak.spr.gov.my/spr/laporan/5_KedudukanAkhir.php|title=Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri|publisher=[[Election Commission of Malaysia]]|language=Malay|accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> He was appointed Minister of Information but did not contest the next election, held in 2004. |
Khalil won the [[Bukit Tajau]] state seat in the [[Malaysian general election, 1986|1986 general elections]], and became [[Menteri Besar of Pahang]]. He served for three terms, until 1999. In the [[Malaysian general election, 1999|1999 general elections]], he rejoined federal politics and was elected as Member of Parliament for [[Kuantan]].<ref name="election results">{{cite web|url=http://semak.spr.gov.my/spr/laporan/5_KedudukanAkhir.php |title=Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri |publisher=[[Election Commission of Malaysia]] |language=Malay |accessdate=2 June 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110906083741/http://semak.spr.gov.my/spr/laporan/5_KedudukanAkhir.php |archivedate=6 September 2011 |df= }}</ref> He was appointed Minister of Information but did not contest the next election, held in 2004. |
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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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Power abuse: Don’t turn a blind eye, Rais tells Umno |url=http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/1412 |work=[[Malaysiakini]] |date=2 April 2011 |first=Kar Yen |last=Leong |accessdate=14 August 2011}}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Power abuse: Don’t turn a blind eye, Rais tells Umno |url=http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/1412 |work=[[Malaysiakini]] |date=2 April 2011 |first=Kar Yen |last=Leong |accessdate=14 August 2011}}</ref> |
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==Interests== |
==Interests== |
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Mohd Khalil is fan of Indian actor [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[Tamil cinema]] in general. In August 2011, he re-enacted MGR's role in the film ''[[Vettaikaaran (1964 film)|Vettaikaaran]]'' in a 45-minute performance at the State Culture and Art Auditorium.<ref>{{cite news |
Mohd Khalil is fan of Indian actor [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[Tamil cinema]] in general. In August 2011, he re-enacted MGR's role in the film ''[[Vettaikaaran (1964 film)|Vettaikaaran]]'' in a 45-minute performance at the State Culture and Art Auditorium.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mohd Khalil wows crowd by acting as MGR |url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/8/15/nation/9302200&sec=nation |work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]] |date=15 August 2011 |author=R.S.N. Murali |accessdate=15 August 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019105548/http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2011%2F8%2F15%2Fnation%2F9302200&sec=nation |archivedate=19 October 2012 |df= }}</ref> |
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==Legacy== |
==Legacy== |
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Revision as of 04:41, 26 May 2017
Mohd Khalil Yaakob | |
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| 6th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2004 | |
| Chief Minister | See list |
| Preceded by | Syed Ahmad bin Syed Mahmud Shahabuddin |
| Malaysian Minister of Information | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir |
| Menteri Besar of Pahang | |
| In office 14 August 1986 – 22 May 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Najib Tun Razak |
| Succeeded by | Adnan Yaakob |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohd Khalil bin Yaakob 29 December 1937 Kuantan, Pahang, Federated Malay States |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
| Spouse | Toh Puan Datuk Seri Utama Zurina Kassim |
| Alma mater | University of Malaya |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Tun Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Mohd Khalil bin Yaakob (born 1937)[1] is the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of the Malaysian state of Melaka. Khalil is a United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) politician from Pahang, and served as the state's Menteri Besar for more than 10 years.[2] He was appointed as Governor in 2004 by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Early life
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.
Political career
Khalil is a member of UMNO and served on its supreme council from 1984.[3] He became party secretary-general in 1999 until his appointment as governor.[4]
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. 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 served for three terms, until 1999. In the 1999 general elections, he rejoined federal politics and was elected as Member of Parliament for Kuantan.[5] He was appointed Minister of Information but did not contest the next election, held in 2004.
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.[6]
Governor
On 4 June 2004, Khalil was appointed Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin.[7]
During his term as the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor), Khalid's main goal was to make Malacca a progress state in the year 2010 and then "Green Technology City State" in the year 2013. 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, Planetarium Melaka, Melaka Sentral, Melaka Monorail, UTC Melaka, upgrading the Malacca Airport in Batu Berendam into international airport, Melaka Gateway and Malacca coastal reclaimation land project.
Interests
Mohd Khalil is fan of Indian actor M. G. Ramachandran and Tamil cinema in general. 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.[8]
Legacy
- The Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob Mosque at Tanjung Minyak is named after him.
Honours and titles of Mohd Khalil Yaakob
Titles
He holds currently the title of "Tun Datuk Seri Utama" by combination of his highest Federal Malaysian title "Tun" (SMN) and his highest Malaccan title "Datuk Seri Utama" (DUNM)
In other states of Malaysia, a similar combination between his highest Federal Malaysian title "Tun" (SMN) and his local highest title may be used. Example : Tun Datuk Seri Panglima in Sabah.
Honours of Malacca
- As 6th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca since 4 June 2004 :
Grand Master and Grand Commander of the Premier and Exalted Order of Malacca (DUNM) with title Datuk Seri Utama- Grand Master of the Exalted Order of Malacca
Honours of Malaysia
Malaysia :
Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (SMN, 2004) with title Tun [11]
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) with title Tan Sri
Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM)
Kelantan :
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Life of the Crown of Kelantan or "Star of Ismail" (SJMK) with title Dato'
Pahang :
Grand Knight of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SSAP) with title Dato' Sri
Grand Knight of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SIMP) with title Dato' Sri
Knight Companion of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (DSAP) with title Dato' 
Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SMP)
Terengganu :
Supreme class of the Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu (SUMZ)
Sabah :
Grand Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (SPDK) with title Datuk Seri Panglima
Sarawak :
Knight Grand Commander (Datuk Patinggi) of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (DP, ) with title Datuk Patinggi
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Foreign honours
Germany : Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
He was also awarded the Honorary Doctorate (PhD) in Leadership from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT) on 29 September 2016.
Honours and titles of Zurina
His wife, Y.A.Bhg. Toh Puan Datuk Seri Utama Hajah Zurina Binti Kassim has been awarded :[12]
Titles
She holds currently the title of "Toh Puan Datuk Seri Utama" by combination of Toh Puan, feminine form in respect of the highest Federal Malaysian title of her husband : "Tun" (SMN) and her highest Malaccan title "Datuk Seri Utama" (DUNM)
Honours of Malacca
- As wife of the 6th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca :
- Grand Commander of the Premier and Exalted Order of Malacca (DUNM) with title Datuk Seri Utama
- Pahang :
- Grand Knight (or Datuk Sri) of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SIMP) with title Datuk Sri
References
- ^ The Sixth Speaker of Malacca
- ^ Menon, Vijayan (24 October 1986). "Same policies, new modes". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "TYT Tun Datuk Seri Utama Mohd Khalil B Yaakob". Melaka State Government. Retrieved 2 June 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Rashid Yusof (17 June 1999). "Coming election takes priority at 53rd Umno general assembly". New Straits Times.
- ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Leong, Kar Yen (2 April 2011). "Power abuse: Don't turn a blind eye, Rais tells Umno". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
- ^ KHALIL YAAKOB APPOINTED SIXTH MELAKA GOVERNOR Bernama (mirrored in findarticles.com). 27 May 2004
- ^ R.S.N. Murali (15 August 2011). "Mohd Khalil wows crowd by acting as MGR". The Star. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ List of Malay rulers with orders details
- ^ Official Website of the Governor of Malacca, Biography with details
- ^ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2004" (PDF).
- ^ List of consorts of Malay rulers (as of February 2013) with details of orders
External links
| International | |
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| National | |
- Chief Ministers of Pahang
- Malaysian politicians
- Government ministers of Malaysia
- Malaysian people of Malay descent
- Malaysian Muslims
- 1937 births
- Living people
- People from Pahang
- United Malays National Organisation politicians
- Members of the Dewan Rakyat
- Members of the Dewan Negara
- Members of the Pahang State Legislative Assembly
- Pahang state executive councillors
- University of Malaya alumni
- Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka
- Grand Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
- Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
- Grand Commanders of the Order of Kinabalu
- Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak
- Grand Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany