Suhailah Noah
- October 26, 1931 · Muar
- October 4, 2014
- 82 years
About Suhailah Noah
Suhailah Noah, 82, Malaysian public figure, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Malaysia (1977–1981), widow of Hussein Onn.
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Full Biography
|Suhailah binti Mohamed Noah (Jawi: سهيلة بنت محمد نوح; 26 October 1931 – 4 October 2014) was the widow of the 3rd Prime Minister of Malaysia Hussein Onn and the Spouse of the Prime Minister of Malaysia from 15 January 1976, until 16 July 1981. Hishammuddin Hussein, a Malaysian former Minister of Defence, is one of her and Onn's six children.
Death
Suhaila Noah died on 4 October 2014, at 12:30 a.m. in Damansara Specialist Hospital in Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, at the age of 82. She had outlived her husband by 24 years. Her funeral and burial was held at the Makam Pahlawan (Heroes Mausoleum) in Masjid Negara, Kuala Lumpur. She was buried near the grave of her husband, Hussein Onn (inside dome) and the grave of her father, Mohamed Noah Omar. Prior to her death, she resided in Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur, at her family's residence in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area.
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
- Malaysia
- Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (SSM) – Tun (1990)
- Terengganu
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Terengganu (SPMT) – Dato' Seri (1977)
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16 Verified Trivia Questions About Suhailah Noah
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1.What time did Suhailah Noah pass away?
- A.4:00 p.m.
- B.10:30 a.m.
- C.12:30 a.m.Correct
- D.12:00 p.m.
Suhailah Noah passed away at 12:30 a.m. on 4 October 2014.
Source: death section
2.When was Suhailah Noah born?
- A.26 October 1931Correct
- B.16 July 1981
- C.15 January 1976
- D.4 October 2014
Suhailah Noah was born on 26 October 1931.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Who was the husband of Suhailah Noah?
- A.Hussein OnnCorrect
- B.Mohamed Noah Omar
- C.Tun Razak
- D.Hishammuddin Hussein
Suhailah Noah was the widow of the 3rd Prime Minister of Malaysia, Hussein Onn.
Source: biographical introduction
4.How many children did Suhailah Noah have with Hussein Onn?
- A.Four
- B.Five
- C.SixCorrect
- D.Seven
Suhailah Noah and Hussein Onn had six children together.
Source: biographical introduction
5.What was the name of the hospital where Suhailah Noah passed away?
- A.Selangor Medical Centre
- B.Bukit Tunku Infirmary
- C.Damansara Specialist HospitalCorrect
- D.Kuala Lumpur General Hospital
Suhailah Noah died at the Damansara Specialist Hospital in Damansara Utama.
Source: death section
6.In which city did Suhailah Noah die?
- A.Kuala Lumpur
- B.Ipoh
- C.Petaling JayaCorrect
- D.George Town
Suhailah Noah passed away in Damansara Utama, which is located in Petaling Jaya.
Source: death section
7.How old was Suhailah Noah when she died?
- A.82Correct
- B.78
- C.84
- D.80
Suhailah Noah died at the age of 82.
Source: death section
8.Where was the funeral and burial of Suhailah Noah held?
- A.Damansara Utama
- B.Bukit Tunku
- C.Makam PahlawanCorrect
- D.Selangor Palace
Suhailah Noah's funeral and burial took place at the Makam Pahlawan in Masjid Negara.
Source: death section
9.Who is one of Suhailah Noah's sons who served as Minister of Defence?
- A.Hishammuddin HusseinCorrect
- B.Hussein Onn
- C.Tun Abdul Razak
- D.Mohamed Noah Omar
Hishammuddin Hussein is a son of Suhailah Noah and a former Minister of Defence.
Source: biographical introduction
10.How many years did Suhailah Noah outlive her husband?
- A.12 years
- B.30 years
- C.20 years
- D.24 yearsCorrect
Suhailah Noah had outlived her husband, Hussein Onn, by 24 years at the time of her death.
Source: death section
11.In what year did Suhailah Noah receive the title of Tun?
- A.1981
- B.1976
- C.1977
- D.1990Correct
Suhailah Noah was awarded the title of Tun in 1990.
Source: Honours section
12.Suhailah Noah was buried near the grave of her husband and which other family member?
- A.Her son
- B.Her mother
- C.Her brother
- D.Her father, Mohamed Noah OmarCorrect
Suhailah Noah was buried near the grave of her husband, Hussein Onn, and her father, Mohamed Noah Omar.
Source: death section
13.What was the date that Suhailah Noah's tenure as Spouse of the Prime Minister ended?
- A.15 January 1976
- B.4 October 2014
- C.26 October 1931
- D.16 July 1981Correct
Suhailah Noah served as the Spouse of the Prime Minister until 16 July 1981.
Source: biographical introduction
14.Where did Suhailah Noah reside prior to her death?
- A.Masjid Negara
- B.Damansara Utama
- C.Bukit TunkuCorrect
- D.Petaling Jaya
Prior to her death, Suhailah Noah resided in Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur.
Source: death section
15.What specific award did Suhailah Noah receive in 1977?
- A.Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of TerengganuCorrect
- B.Order of the Crown of Malaysia
- C.Medal of Honour
- D.Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
Suhailah Noah received the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Terengganu (SPMT) in 1977.
Source: Honours section
16.What is the full name of the husband of Suhailah Noah as mentioned in the text?
- A.Mohamed Noah Omar
- B.Hishammuddin Hussein
- C.Hussein OnnCorrect
- D.Tun Dato' Suhailah
Suhailah Noah was the widow of the 3rd Prime Minister of Malaysia, Hussein Onn.
Source: biographical introduction
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