Early Life: Colombo Plan Scholar and Academic
He received his primary education at Tangkak Boys School (Sekolah Laki-Laki Tangkak) before entering Muar High School (Sekolah Tinggi Muar).
Qualifying for a Colombo Plan scholarship, Abdul Ghani furthered his studies at Latrobe University in Melbourne, Australia. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Economics (Hons).
Prior to returning to Malaysia, Abdul Ghani completed a Masters in Economics at the University of Queensland. Upon returning to his homeland, he joined the Economics Faculty at University Malaya (1974–1980) and within several years, was promoted to be the Dean of the school (1980–1984).
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