- Source: Maarof Mat Rashad
His Highness Dato' Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Dato' Haji Maarof bin Mat Rashad is one of the four territorial chiefs (Undang Yang Empat) in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. He was appointed as the 16th Undang of Jelebu in 2018.
Early life
He was born on 21 August 1957 in Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan. He is fifth out of six siblings.
Education
He got his education at Maktab Perguruan Raja Melewar, Seremban. Then, he furthered his studies at Open University Malaysia (OUM).
Career
He is a former teacher and a former education officer at Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Jelebu (Jelebu District Education Office).
Recognition
Negeri Sembilan
Recipient of Darjah Tertinggi Negeri Sembilan (D.T.N.S) - Dato' (2019)
Recipient of Distinguished Conduct Medal (P.P.T.)
Recipient of Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan (A.N.S)
Recipient of Distinguished Service Medal (P.C.M.)
Recipient of Devotional Service Medal (P.J.K.)
Recipient of Old Service Medal (P.K.L.)
Title and styles
Since 2018 : His Highness Dato' Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Dato' Maarof bin Mat Rashad, Undang of Jelebu