Nik Ahmad Kamil
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Nik Ahmad Kamil bin Nik Mahmud (7 July 1909 – 20 December 1977) was a Malaysian politician who played an active role during the country's road to independence. A prominent member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in the state of Kelantan, he served as the fourth Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, the lower house of the Malaysian Parliament.
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Nik Mahmud is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Ahmad Kamil. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Quick Facts 4th Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, Monarchs ...
Nik Ahmad Kamil Nik Mahmud | |
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4th Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat | |
In office 11 November 1974 – 20 December 1977 | |
Monarchs | Abdul Halim Yahya Petra |
Preceded by | Chik Mohamad Yusuf Sheikh Abdul Rahman |
Succeeded by | Syed Nasir Syed Ismail |
3rd High Commissioner of Malaya to the United Kingdom | |
In office 1957–1958 | |
Preceded by | Othman Mohamad |
Succeeded by | Tunku Ya'acob Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah |
1st High Commissioner of Malaya to Australia | |
In office 1956–1957 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Gunn Lay Teik |
11th Menteri Besar of Kelantan | |
In office 1944–1953 | |
Preceded by | Nik Mahmud Nik Ismail |
Succeeded by | Tengku Muhammad Hamzah Tengku Zainal Abidin |
Personal details | |
Born | Nik Ahmad Kamil bin Nik Mahmud (1909-07-07)7 July 1909 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Unfederated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
Died | 20 December 1977(1977-12-20) (aged 68) Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
Resting place | Kampung Tunku Muslim Cemetery, Petaling Jaya, Selangor |
Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
Spouse | Nafisah Mahmood |
Alma mater | University of Bristol Lincoln's Inn |
Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
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Nik Ahmad Kamil was a lawyer and member of the Bar. His daughter, Nik Mariah was also a lawyer and member of the Bar.[1]