Arshad bin Ayub (Jawi: أرشد بن أيوب; 15 November 1928 – 14 June 2022)[1] was a Malaysian academician and educator. He was a founding father of the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia's largest higher learning institution, where he was its director from 1967 to 1975, later served as its Pro-Chancellor from 2000 until his death in 2022. He was widely known as the national education icon.[2][3]
Arshad Ayub | |
|---|---|
| ارشد ايوب | |
| Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA | |
| In office 31 March 2000 – 14 June 2022 | |
| Chancellor | Salahuddin (2000–2001) Sirajuddin (2001–2006) Mizan Zainal Abidin (2006–2011) Abdul Halim (2011–2016) Muhammad V (2016–2019) Abdullah (2019–2022) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 November 1928 Muar, Johor, Unfederated Malay States, British Malaya |
| Died | 14 June 2022 (aged 93) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Shah Alam Royal Mausoleum, Selangor |
| Spouse |
Zaleha Mohd Arshad (m. 1960) |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | National University of Singapore University of Putra Malaysia Aberystwyth University International Institute for Management Development |
| Occupation | Academician, educator |
Early life and education
editArshad was born in Muar, Johor, on 15 November 1928, in a family of moderate rubber tappers. He was the eldest son, and he was brought up in an atmosphere of hardship and poverty.[4][5] After the death of his parents, he was assigned the responsibility of raising his four siblings.[5]
Arshad received his primary education at Sekolah Kebangsaan Parit Keroma, Muar, Johor. He received his secondary education at the Muar High School, Johor. Subsequently, he attended the University of Malaya, Singapore (present day National University of Singapore) from 1949 to 1951. He received Diploma in Agriculture from the College of Agriculture, Serdang, Selangor (present day University of Putra Malaysia) in 1954. The previous year, he had been awarded a Colonial and Development scholarship to study at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK (present day Aberystwyth University). He graduated there with an honours degree in Economics and Statistics in 1958.[5] In 1964, he obtained a diploma in Business Administration from the Management Development Institute, Lausanne (present day International Institute for Management Development).[5] He was a Member of the Aberystwyth Old Students' Association and was elected as President (2001–02).[6]
Career
editArshad was Pro-Chancellor of the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) from 2000 until his death in 2022. He was also Chairman of PFM Capital Propriety Limited, Chairman of AmanahRaya Investment Bank Limited and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University of Malaya.[7]
Honours
editHonours of Malaysia
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Malaysia :
Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN) (1971)
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (1980)
Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (SSM) – Tun (2020)[8][9]
Sabah :
Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (PGDK) – Datuk
Pahang
Knight Companion of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (DSAP) – Dato'
Terengganu :
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Terengganu (DPMT) – Dato'
Kelantan :
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Kelantan (SPSK) – Dato' (1981)[10]
Perlis :
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Perlis (DPMP) – Dato' (1974)
Johor :
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (DPMJ) – Dato'
Sarawak :
Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS) – Dato Sri (2007)
Selangor :
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (SPMS) – Dato' Seri (2009)[11]
Negeri Sembilan :
Principal Grand Knight of the Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan (SUNS) – Dato' Seri Utama (2013)
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References
edit- ^ Surin Murugiah (14 June 2022). "Karex chairman passes away at 93". The Edge Markets. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Tokoh pendidikan, Arshad Ayub meninggal dunia". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 14 June 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "Education icon, first ITM director Arshad Ayub passes away". The Star Online. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "Off the Cuff - Arshad's 55 years of marital bliss". The Sun Daily. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d "PROFILE ALLAHYARHAM TUN DR ARSHAD AYUB". Merdeka Award. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "Tun Arshad Ayub". University of Aberystwyth: Alumni Obituaries. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "State secretary gets highest Sarawak award". The Star (Malaysia). 8 September 2007. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- ^ "King confers 'Tun' title to Tengku Maimun, Arshad Ayub". Bernama. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "Tengku Maimun, Dr Arshad Ayub dahului senarai penerima darjah kebesaran, pingat" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ Sultan: Be on guard against anti-nationals. New Sunday Times. 31 March 1981.
- ^ "SPMS 2009". awards.selangor.gov.my.