Osman Aroff
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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Aroff is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Osman.
Osman bin Aroff (born 23 November 1940) is a Malaysian politician. He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a component party in Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. He was the Menteri Besar of Kedah from 28 January 1985 to 16 June 1996.[1][2]
Quick Facts 6th Menteri Besar of Kedah, Monarch ...
Osman Aroff | |
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عثمان عروف | |
6th Menteri Besar of Kedah | |
In office 28 January 1985 – 16 June 1996 | |
Monarch | Abdul Halim |
Preceded by | Syed Nahar Syed Sheh Shahabuddin |
Succeeded by | Sanusi Junid |
Constituency | Jitra |
Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Utara Malaysia | |
In office 1 September 2016 – 2017 | |
Preceded by | Abdul Hamid Pawanteh |
Succeeded by | Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz |
Personal details | |
Born | Osman bin Aroff (1940-11-23) 23 November 1940 (age 83) Jitra, Kedah, Unfederated Malay States |
Citizenship | Malaysian |
Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
Spouse |
Azizah Abdul Hamid
(m. 1968; died 2010) |
Children | 4 |
Education | Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid |
Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis |
Occupation | Politician |
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