Ahmad Zaidi Adruce
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Ahmad Zaidi Adruce bin Muhammed Noor (Jawi: أحمد زيدي أدروس بن محمد نور; 29 March 1924 – 5 December 2000) was a Malaysian politician who served as the 5th Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Sarawak.[1] He was the longest-serving governor in consecutive terms from a single appointment, from his inaugural in 1985, to his death in 2000.[2] He was also remembered as the first Sarawakian Bumiputera to receive a MA Degree from a British university (University of Edinburgh).[3]
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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Muhammed Noor is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Ahmad Zaidi Adruce. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Quick Facts 5th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, Chief Minister ...
Ahmad Zaidi Adruce Muhammed Noor | |
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أحمد زيدي أدروس محمد نور | |
5th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak | |
In office 2 April 1985 – 5 December 2000 | |
Chief Minister | Abdul Taib Mahmud |
Preceded by | Abdul Rahman Ya'kub |
Succeeded by | Abang Muhammad Salahuddin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1924-03-29)29 March 1924 Sibu, Kingdom of Sarawak |
Died | 5 December 2000(2000-12-05) (aged 76) Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
Resting place | Samariang Muslim Cemetery, Petra Jaya, Kuching, Sarawak |
Nationality | Malaysian |
Political party | Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Part of Barisan Nasional (1970s–1985) |
Spouse(s) | Hamsiah Ismail (deceased) Rosmiati Kendati |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Politician |
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