Jaffar Hussein
Jaffar bin Hussein | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date |
| Died | August 11, 1998 (aged 67) |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, banker |
| Known for | 4th Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia (1985–1994) |
Jaffar bin Hussein (11 June 1931 – 11 August 1998) was a prominent Malaysian economist and banker who held the position of the 4th Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia from 1985 until 1994.
Background
In 1958, Jaffar completed his commerce studies at the University of Queensland. Prior to his appointment as Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, he led Malayan Banking Berhad as its chairman and chief executive officer.
Death
At the age of 67, Jaffar passed away due to pneumonia on 11 August 1998 at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre. His final resting place is at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysian Honours
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- Awarded Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM) in 1974
- Conferred Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM), granting him the title Tan Sri in 1987
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- Bestowed Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (DPMJ), carrying the title Dato' in 1980
- Elevated to Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (SPMJ), maintaining the title Dato' in 1986
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- Received Grand Knight of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SIMP), initially titled Dato', later elevated to Dato' Indera in 1990