Yaacob Abdul Latiff

Yaacob bin Abdul Latiff was the second Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia since it was officially conferred the status of the city on 16 May 1972. He served for a period of 8 years. On 1 November 1980, he was succeeded by Elyas Omar.
His son, Ibrahim Yaacob was Parti Keadilan Rakyat candidate for Setiawangsa's parliamentary constituency during the 2008 General Election in Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory. He lost to Barisan Nasional candidate, Zulhasnan Rafique in the election.

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

* Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
* Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia – Tan Sri
* Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor – '''Dato' Seri'''

Places named in honour of him

SMK Yaacob Latiff, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Yaacob Latiff, , Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
SK Yaacob Latif 1, Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur