Adnan Yaakob

Adnan Yaakob (Jawi: عدنان بن حاج يعقوب; born 18 April 1950) is a Malaysian politician who served as the 13th Menteri Besar of Pahang from 25 May 1999 to 15 May 2018. He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO).

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Yaakob is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Adnan. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dato' Sri Diraja Haji
Adnan Yaakob
PSM SDSA SSAP DGSM
عدنان يعقوب‎
13th Menteri Besar of Pahang
In office
25 May 1999 – 15 May 2018
MonarchAhmad Shah
DeputyHasan Arifin (1999)
Tan Aminuddin Ishak (1999–2008)
Preceded byMohd Khalil Yaakob
Succeeded byWan Rosdy Wan Ismail
Faction represented in Pahang State Legislative Assembly
1986–2022Barisan Nasional
Personal details
Born
Adnan bin Yaakob

(1950-04-18) 18 April 1950
Bentong, Pahang, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
CitizenshipMalaysian
Political partyUnited Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
Other political
affiliations		Barisan Nasional (BN)
Perikatan Nasional (PN)
Muafakat Nasional (MN)
SpouseJunaini Kassim
Alma materUniversity of Malaya
International Islamic University Malaysia
OccupationTeacher
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