Lokman Yusof

Lokman bin Yusof (11 September 1910 – 13 May 1972) was the first Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia since it was officially conferred the status of a city on 1 February 1972. He formerly served as the Federal Capital Commissioner prior to his mayorship. Lokman died on 15 May 1972 and was succeeded by Yaacob Abdul Latiff.

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

• Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (1971)
• Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN) (1965)
• Recipient of the Malaysia Commemorative Medal (Silver) (PPM) (1965)
• Distinguished Conduct Medal (PPT) (1969)
• Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (DPMS) – Dato' (1964)
• Recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal (PJK) (1962)

Places named in honour of him

• SMK Datok Lokman, Jalan Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur

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