Abu Zahar Ithnin
Malaysian politician
Abu Zahar Ithnin DGSM DMSM AMN | |
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Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs | |
In office December 1999 – March 2004 | |
Succeeded by | Abu Seman Yusop Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Security |
8th Chief Minister of Malacca | |
In office 23 May 1997 – 2 December 1999 | |
Preceded by | Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani |
Succeeded by | Mohd Ali Rustam |
Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Jasin | |
In office 20 December 1999 – 4 March 2004 | |
Preceded by | Abdul Ghafar Baba |
Succeeded by | Mohammad Said Yusof |
Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Merlimau | |
In office 1995–1999 | |
Preceded by | new constituency |
Succeeded by | Nazari Adzim |
Speaker of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly | |
In office 4 August 1986 – 19 October 1994 | |
Preceded by | Abdul Razak Alias |
Succeeded by | Jaafar Lajis |
Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Sungai Rambai | |
In office 1986–1995 | |
Preceded by | Ahmad Ithnin |
Succeeded by | Abdul Azis Abdul Ghani |
Personal details | |
Born | (1937-09-14)14 September 1937 Kampung Merlimau Pasir, Merlimau, Melaka |
Died | 12 July 2013(2013-07-12) (aged 75) Kampung Merlimau Pasir, Merlimau Melaka |
Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
Spouse | Khalijah binti Haji Mohd Jiddi |
Children | Zalina Roslaini Marina Zuraini Khaidiriah Mohd Aidi Iskandar |
Residence | Seri Bendahara |
Alma mater | Sekolah Tinggi Melaka, Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Kota Bharu |
Occupation | Politician |
Datuk Seri Abu Zahar bin Ithnin (14 September 1937–12 July 2013) was a Malaysian politician and the Chief Minister of Malacca from May 1997 to December 1999. He had also been Malacca State Legislative Assembly Speaker.[1] His daughter, Dira Abu Zahar is also a politician and former actress.
Death
Ithnin died of complications of a kidney disease on 12 July 2013 at the age of 74.[2] He was buried at the Malacca Heroes Mausoleum near Al Azim Mosque, Malacca Town.
Election results
Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
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1986 | N20 Sungai Rambai | Abu Zahar Ithnin (UMNO) | ||||||||||
1990 | Abu Zahar Ithnin (UMNO) | |||||||||||
1995 | N23 Merlimau | Abu Zahar Ithnin (UMNO) |
Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
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1999 | P124 Jasin, Malacca | Abu Zahar Ithnin (UMNO) | 23,638 | 64.61% | Mujahid Yusof Rawa (PAS) | 12,947 | 35.39% | 37,467 | 10,691 | 77.78% |
Honours
Malaysia :
Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (1980)
Malacca :
Companion Class I of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DMSM) – Datuk (1987)[5]
Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DGSM) – Datuk Seri (1995)[6]
References
- ^ "Abu Zahar buried at Warriors' Mausoleum". The Sun Daily. 13 July 2013. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Abu Zahar's death a big loss to the people of Melaka". The Sun Daily. 13 July 2013. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 27 May 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ^ "Malaysian Election Data". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 19 April 2013. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ^ "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN BINTANG DAN PINGAT". www.istiadat.gov.my.
- ^ "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN BINTANG DAN PINGAT". www.istiadat.gov.my.
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