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Also Known As Tun Hussein Onn • Datuk Hussein Bin Onn
Born February 12, 1922 • Johor Bahru • Malaysia
Died May 28, 1990 (aged 68) • Daly City • California
Title / Office prime minister (1976-1981), Malaysia
Political Affiliation United Malays National Organization
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