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Abdul Taib Mahmud

Seventh Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, Fourth Chief Minister of Sarawak · Malaysia · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1936 to 2024 · aged 87

Abdul Taib bin Mahmud was a Malaysian politician who served as the seventh Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak from 2014 to 2024. A member of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu, he was the fourth Chief Minister of Sarawak from 1981 to 2014 and represented Balingian in Sarawak State Legislative Assembly from 2001 to 2014.

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A typical day, 30 days to 12 June 2026

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Awards

Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm2014
Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia2001

About this person

He is commonly known as the Father of Modern Sarawak.

Country
Malaysia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2024 · aged 87