Abdullah bin Ayub (3 January 1926 – 13 December 2018) was a

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n civil servant who served as the 6th Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia from 1 January 1979 to 30 November 1980.

Early life

Abdullah was born on 3 January 1926 in Pasir Panjang Laut,

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, Perak. He graduated with a B.A (hons) from University of Malaya, Singapore in 1953. In the same year, he was also awarded the "Queen's Scholarship" for his outstanding achievements.

Death

Abdullah died on 13 December 2018 at the

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(IJN) in

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. He was 92. He was laid to rest at the

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Honours

* : **

Officer of the

Order of the Defender of the Realm The Most Esteemed Order of the Defender of the Realm ( ms, Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara) is a Malaysian federal award presented for meritorious service to the country. The Order Motto are 'Dipeliharakan Allah-Pangkuan Negara' (By the Grace ...

(K.M.N.) (1964) ** Companion of the

(J.M.N.) (1970) **

Commander of the

Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia The Most Esteemed Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia ( ms, Darjah Yang Mulia Setia Mahkota Malaysia) is a Malaysian federal award presented for meritorious service to the country and awarded by the sovereign. The order was instituted ...

(P.S.M.) - Tan Sri (1976) ** Commander of the

(P.M.N.) - Tan Sri (1979) **

Grand Commander of the

(S.S.M.) - Tun (2011) * : ** Most_Honourable_Order_of_the_Crown_of_Johor_-_ribbon_bar

Knight Grand Commander of

Order of the Crown of Johor The Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Johor ( Malay: ''Darjah Mahkota Johor Yang Amat Mulia'') is an Order of chivalry awarded by the Sultan of Johor. It was first instituted on July 31, 1886. It is awarded in three classes: *Knight Grand Co ...

(S.P.M.J.) - Dato' * ** MY-SAB Order of Kinabalu - PGDK

Commander of the

Order of Kinabalu The Illustrious Order of Kinabalu (Malay: ''Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Kinabalu'') is the only order conferred by the Governor of Sabah, Malaysia. Background The Illustrious Order of Kinabalu is established by virtue of Section 3(a) of State Honou ...

(P.G.D.K) - Datuk * ** MY-TER Order of the Crown of Terengganu - Dato Paduka - DPMT

Knight Commander of

Order of the Crown of Terengganu The Most Distinguished Order of the Crown of Terengganu (Bahasa Melayu: ''Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Terengganu Yang Amat Mulia'') is an honorific order of the Sultanate of Terengganu. History It was founded by Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin of Tereng ...

(D.P.M.T) - Dato' * ** My-KEL Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan

Knight Commander of

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(D.P.S.K) - Dato' * ** MY-PERA_Order_of_Cura_Si_Manja_Kini_(before_2001)

Knight of the

Order of Cura Si Manja Kini Order, ORDER or Orders may refer to: * Categorization, the process in which ideas and objects are recognized, differentiated, and understood * Heterarchy, a system of organization wherein the elements have the potential to be ranked a number of d ...

(D.P.C.M.) - Dato’ (1973) ** MY-PERA_Order_of_Cura_Si_Manja_Kini_(before_2001)

Grand Knight of the Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (S.P.C.M.) - Dato’ Seri (1979)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Abdullah Ayub 1926 births 2018 deaths People from Perak Malaysian people of Malay descent Malaysian Muslims Chief Secretaries to the Government of Malaysia Members of the Dewan Negara Grand Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor Knights Commander of the Order of the Crown of Terengganu Commanders of the Order of Kinabalu Companions of the Order of the Defender of the Realm Officers of the Order of the Defender of the Realm Deaths from cerebrovascular disease