Yassin Affandi
Bruneian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Abdul Rahman is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Muhammad Yasin. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Muhammad Yasin bin Abdul Rahman (19 May 1922 – 18 July 2012), also known as Yassin Affandi, was a Bruneian politician who served as the president of the National Development Party from 2005 to 2010. He worked with A.M. Azahari during the Brunei revolt of 1962, when they called for the unification of Brunei, Sarawak, and North Borneo (Sabah) under a single administration.[1] Together with other rebels, they directed against Brunei's proposed inclusion in the Federation of Malaysia.[2]
Quick Facts President of the National Development Party, Secretary of Brunei People's Party ...
Yassin Affandi | |
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يسسين اففندي | |
President of the National Development Party | |
In office 2005–2010 | |
Secretary of Brunei People's Party | |
In office 1978–1974 | |
In office 1962–1956 | |
President | A.M. Azahari |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-05-19)19 May 1922 Sungai Matan, Brunei-Muara, Brunei |
Died | 18 July 2012(2012-07-18) (aged 90) Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
Education | St. George's School |
Occupation | Politician |
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