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Mustapha Harun

Politician and independent leader from Sabah, Malaysia · Malaysia · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1918 to 1995 · aged 76

Datu Mustapha bin Datu Harun was a Malaysian politician who served as the 3rd Chief Minister of Sabah from May 1967 to November 1975 and the 1st Yang Di-Pertua Negara from September 1963 to September 1965 and President of the United Sabah National Organisation (USNO).

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A typical day, 30 days to 17 June 2026

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Awards

Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm1964

About this person

He was an important figure in Sabah and sometimes known as "Father of Independence" of Sabah due to his direct involvement in negotiations leading to the formation of Malaysia from 1961 to 1963. He also play an important role in Sabah early development in terms of education, economy, spread of Islam and the formation of Yayasan Sabah.

Country
Malaysia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 1995 · aged 76