Maarof Mat Rashad

His Highness Dato' Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman, Dato' Haji Maarof bin Mat Rashad is one of territorial chiefs (Undang Yang Empat) in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. He is appointed as the 16th Undang Luak of Jelebu since 2018.

Early life
He was born on 21 August 1957 at Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan. He is fifth out of six siblings.

Education
He got his education at Maktab Perguruan Raja Melewar, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Then, he further his education at Open University Malaysia (OUM).

Career
He is former teacher and former education officer at Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Jelebu (Jelebu District Education Office).

Recognition

 * Negeri Sembilan
 * MY-NEG Order of Negeri Sembilan - DTNS.svg Recipient of Darjah Tertinggi Negeri Sembilan (D.T.N.S) - Dato' (2019)
 * MY-NEG Medals - DPT - PPT - PPC.svg Recipient of Distinguished Conduct Medal (P.P.T.)
 * MY-NEG Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan - Member - ANS.svg Recipient of Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan (A.N.S)
 * Recipient of Distinguished Service Medal (P.C.M.)
 * Recipient of Devotional Service Medal (P.J.K.)
 * Recipient of Old Service Medal (P.K.L.)

Title and styles
Since 2018 : His Highness Dato' Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Dato' Maarof bin Mat Rashad, Undang Luak of Jelebu