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Mustapha Harun

1918–1995 · 20th century · Also known as Tun Mustapha

Mustapha Harun was a Malaysian politician from Sabah of Suluk and Bajau descent. A leading figure in the negotiations that brought North Borneo into Malaysia in 1963, he became Sabah's first head of state and, as chief minister from 1967 to 1975, dominated the state's politics through his party, the United Sabah National Organisation.

Mustapha Harun
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Crown Colony of North Borneo

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