Adnan Yaakob (Dato’ Sri DiRaja) obtained his Bachelor of Arts
(Hons) and Diploma in Education from University Malaya. In October
2010, he was conferred Honorary Doctorate degree in Education Administration by the most prestigious and oldest university in Jordan as a recognition towards his contribution to education. In 2012, he was also conferred the Honorary Doctorate in Technology Management by University Malaysia Pahang (UMP). Further, he is the first recipient of the Darjah Sri DiRaja Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (SDSA) which was bestowed upon him in 2010 which carries the title Dato’ Sri DiRaja. A
well-known politician, he is currently a member of the Pahang State Legislative Assembly representing Pelangai constituency since 1986 and has held the position as Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Pahang for 19 years, from 25 May 1999 to 15 May 2018.