Ahmad Zaidi Adruce
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. He was the longest-serving governor in consecutive terms from a single appointment, from his inaugural in 1985, to his death in 2000. He was also remembered as the first Sarawakian Bumiputera to receive a MA Degree from a British university (University of Edinburgh).
Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Datuk Patinggi Haji Ahmad Zaidi Adruce Muhammed Noor SMN SSM DP PNBS SPMS SPMK SSMT SPDK DUNM DUPN PSLJ | |
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| أحمد زيدي أدروس محمد نور | |
Ahmad Zaidi in university convocation | |
| 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 | 29 March 1924 Sibu, Kingdom of Sarawak |
| Died | 5 December 2000 (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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