Dato' Onn Jaafar Scrapbook SLB.final

JOHOR LEADERS

Dato' Onn
Jaafar

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Created By

Muhammad Daniel Syauqi bin Hardina

Class

5 Delima

Email Adress

[email protected]

school name

SMK Taman Nusa Damai

school Adress

Jalan Damai Utama, Taman Nusa Damai,
Johor, 81700 Pasir Gudang

Introduction

Dato Onn Jaafar (12 February 1895 - 19 January 1962). He is the founder
and President of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO).
He was appointed Menteri Besar of Johor on October 1, 1946
but three years later, resigned to focus his attention on UMNO.

Early Life

He was firstly born in Bukit Gambir, Johor Bahru, Dato Onn was the son of Datuk Jaafar bin
Haji Muhammad, the first Chief Minister of Johor. He was also a royal family of Johor,

Sultan Ibrahim maintained by his son Sultan Abu Bakar since childhood, and studied French
before continuing his studies in England. Dato Onn worked as a journalist in 1930 at the age

of 35, and in 1934,became the editor of the Board of Malaya and the Board Daily. In
addition, he was also a member of the Johor Executive Council.

During the Japanese Occupation, Dato Onn became the Head of the
Johor State Food Control Office.

Biodata

Born in February 12, 1895 at Jalan Gertak Merah, Bukit Gambir, Johor Bahru,
Johor, British Malaya (now Malaysia).

Died at January 19, 1962 (age 66) at Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Buried in Royal Tomb of Bukit Mahmoodiah

He has joined political party of United Malay National Organization ( UMNO ),
Malayan Independence Party and National Party.

Spouse of Rafeah Abdullah, Che Jamilah, Che Kah, Halimah Hussein

The relationship of Hishammuddin Hussein is grandson, Mohamed Noah Omar
is Tun Hussein Onn Father-in-Law’s, Abdul Rahman Mohamed Yassin is
Brother-in-Law, Ungku Abdul Aziz is nephew, Syed Muhammad Naquib al-
Attas is nephew.

He has only one child, which is Tun Hussein Onn

His parents name is Mrs. Roquaiya Hanim ( Mother ) and Jaafar Haji
Muhammad ( Father )

Formerly worked as Chief Minister of Johor

Education

Dato 'Onn received his early education in a Malay school in Johor Bahru before
continuing his studies in England. He also studied English with an English woman

who took care of him along with three of Sultan Ibrahim's sons, namely Tunku
Mahkota Ismail, Tunku Abu Bakar and Tunku Ahmad. In 1903, He furthered his
studies at Alderburgh Lodge School, Suffolk, England. He went there as an escort for
the princes of the Sultan of Johor. As such, Sultan Ibrahim had funded his studies in
England and he was the best student in English and French. Dato Onn continue her
studies after returning home (1910-1911) at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar to

study Bahasa Melayu.

Career

Dato 'Onn once served as a District Officer in the British colonial administration,
but later resigned for objecting to colonial policies.

At 1 - March 4, 1946, 41 Malay associations have gathered at the Sultan
Sulaiman Club in Kuala Lumpur to attend the first Malay Congress held to
oppose the Malayan Union was seen as a threat to the privileged position of the
Malays and the Malay Sultans. As a result of this meeting, a body representing
the Malay party was established when Congress was held in Johor Baru on May
1, 1946. Due to Dato Onn was very active in the Malay nationalist movement,

the congress appointed him as the first president.

Career

On 1 October 1946, Datuk Onn was appointed Menteri Besar of Johor. Three years
later, he resigned to devote time to UMNO. Under his leadership, UMNO succeeded
in forcing the British government to dissolve the Malayan Union and replaced by the
Federation of Malaya. 1948 Federation of Malaya maintain the position of the Malay
Rulers and the tightening of the conditions of citizenship, and give Malays privileges.
Datuk Onn then feel disappointed with what he perceives as racist policies of UMNO,
and suggest that party membership is open to all residents of Malaya, regardless of race,
and the name of UMNO changed to "Organization of the United Malays National

Population Land". As the proposal was opposed, Dato Onn resigned as UMNO
president when the Sixth General Assembly was held on 25 - 26 August 1951.

Career

Dato Onn then set up the Independence of Malaya Party (IMP) on August 26, 1951.
Unfortunately, the party did not have the support of the Malays. In 1954, he left the
party to form the National Party for the purpose of contesting in the general election, the
first in the Federation of Malaya in 1955. The State Party not restrict membership of the
Malays in an attempt to gain the support of the Malays. Despite this, his party still
failed to gain support and did not win any seats in the election. However, Dato Onn is
still trying to get a place in politics. Finally, he managed to get a seat in the Kuala
Terengganu Selatan parliamentary constituency in the 1959 General Election with the

help of the PAS party.

Contribution

Dato 'Onn bin Jaafar has various contributions to the formation of Malaysia,
especially in the political aspect. The first contribution Dato 'Onn bin Jaafar in the

political aspect and indirectly opened the eyes of the community about the
importance of unity for the independence of Malaya in 1946. The first step is
establishing his executed by the Malay party United Malays National Organization
(UMNO) at 11 May 1946 and he was also appointed the first UMNO president.
UMNO is the establishment of a string of events the Japanese occupation of Malaya
during the years 1942 to 1945. This led to the spirit of nationalism among the
Malays mounting. Society also began to realize that to achieve independence it was
not necessary to rely on the British government alone but they were also able to gain

independence in their own way.

Contribution

Through the establishment of UMNO, Dato 'Onn
trying to foster a spirit of unity, nationalism and anti-colonial feeling among the
Malay community to achieve the independence of Malaya. UMNO movement when
it really means nowadays for UMNO often hold public meetings throughout Malaya
until UMNO managed to make an agreement with the British government with the

Malay rulers to draft a new constitution.
Services Dato 'Onn increasingly important in achieving independence in Malaya and

unite the Malays. Dato 'Onn Jaafar has expressed its intention of ' Malaya for
Malayan ' which means the Malayan races. In October 1948, he paid a visit to
London and stated that it was important to avoid suspicion of other races such as
Chinese and Indians as well as he thought all races should be united in one party.
Dato ’Onn has also successfully resolved the racist issues raised in the Majlis
newspaper which questioned whether action should be taken against the Chinese

community involved in communist activities.

Contribution

The establishment of UMNO also emphasizes the community's economic
development. Donations and business Dato 'Onn in advancing the community is
very significant to date because we can see the percentage of Malays involved in
economic activities is increasing. The General Assembly also enacted the Five Year
Plan that emphasizes economy in Malay society that is based on objective UMNO
increase income and capital, encouraging participation in the business world, set up

technical schools and train young people on a variety of skills.
During Dato 'Onn as UMNO president, he was always championing the Malays
backward compared to other communities to set up the Board of the Company and
the Village Development (RIDA), now known as Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
in mid-1950 in Kuala Lumpur chaired by him alone. RIDA provide assistance to the
community living in villages in order to produce commercially valuable products
and RIDA will market the product in the domestic market until they can take care of

themselves and they will take over the business.

Contribution

Contribution Dato 'Onn Jaafar of social aspects can be seen through her principles
intact to unite different communities in Malaya through an establishment such as
IMP Party, the Independence Party and the National Party of Malaya. He tried to
foster a spirit of nationalism and unity among the Malays, Chinese and Indians to

unite gained independence together. But action Dato 'Onn was opposed by the
Malays because they are worried that their position will be threatened in Malaya.
Various efforts were made by him to put his trust to the people by declaring his wish

that the people of Malaya should be united as a democracy fighting for
independence together. For example, he managed to attract the influence of China

and India to join IMP but opposed by the Malays through the establishment of
alliances and coalitions indirectly attract Chinese and Indian influences join Umno,

MIC and MCA.

Contribution

With the establishment of sound IMP can be seen all three major
races in Malaya, the Malay, Indian and Chinese gained attention in the conference.
Dato ’Onn is trying to create a just party and a harmonious society and together to
fight for independence for one citizenship is not to fight for independence according
to their respective races. This will leave an impact on the community in the future

and the process of integration and unity among the community is increasingly
difficult to foster.

Leadership Values

Bravery

An excellent leader must show the best personality to his people. To be honest as a
leader, we must take courage Dato 'Onn Jaafar where he is not afraid to fight for the
British in the fate of the Malays in colonial times immemorial. We need to practice
that nature when we want to voice opinions as well as criticism against superiors so
that feelings of fear and anxiety will disappear. With that, the people will be more
confident in ourselves while in government because of the courage in achieving the

goal.

Sincerity

Sincerity will not be seen from one’s point of view. As a leader, this trait should be
placed in the heart because in every action we decide on it is definitely through the
consent of the heart. This will make the results of our work while being leaders will
be seen best in the eyes of the people because of good intentions that beautify the
way we work. Therefore, this nature must be evident in a leader so that the journey

in the world of leadership is not distorted.

Leadership Values

Nationalism Spirit

The spirit of nationalism is a very deep feeling of love for a nation and country. So,
as a leader, this matter must be implemented in the soul as Dato 'Onn Jaafar who
never tired of fighting in the political world until he founded 3 parties, namely
UMNO, IMP and Parti Negara. This will make a leader not lose the identity of his
nation and make him brave in defending the sovereignty of this country. With that,

our country will be guaranteed security from external threats because of leaders who
have a high spirit of sacrifice towards the country.

Wisdom

Wisdom is seen in the way we solve problems, study problems and apply those
problems to something useful. This value is not necessarily present in every

moment because it is based on past experience. As a leader of caliber, we must
remove ourselves from the comfort zone like Dato ’Onn Jaafar who left his post as
Menteri Besar of Johor and subsequently activated himself in the political world
that is still new to him. This will make a leader achieve critical thinking that creates
a gap between the people. Therefore, leaders can help resolve all national affairs

without any problems because they are accustomed to the difficult situation.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we can see how Dato 'Onn Jaafar is a respected leader in Johor and
Malaysia. He was very dedicated in the goal of championing the rights of the Malays

and defend the position of the Malay Kings at first. Therefore, as Students Leader
Board Murid based in Johor, we must take the positive values that exist in his

struggle because the nature of leadership that he has achieved is very realistic with
his achievements. I hope to all leaders in Johor and Malaysia to always apply
excellent personal qualities so that the future of this country is not filled with
downfall.

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