About Abdul Hamid Omar
Lived 1929 – 2009 (aged 80). Abdul Hamid Omar was a Malaysian judge and lawyer.
Abdul Hamid bin Omar (25 March 1929 – 1 September 2009) was the first Chief Justice of Malaysia.
Early life Abdul Hamid Omar was born on 25 March 1929 in Kuala Perlis, Perlis Indera Kayangan. He obtained his early education at the Sultan Abdul Hamid College in Alor Setar in 1940, After taking over as Lord President of the Supreme Court He retired shortly after he became Chief Justice of Malaysia in 1994, when the Lord President post was abolished and renamed.
50px Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Perlis (DPMP) – Dato'
50px Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Terengganu (SPMT) – Dato'
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Who was Abdul Hamid Omar?
Malaysian judge (1929–2009)
When was Abdul Hamid Omar born?
Abdul Hamid Omar was born on 25 March 1929 in Kuala Perlis.
When did Abdul Hamid Omar die?
Abdul Hamid Omar died on 1 September 2009 in Kuala Lumpur.
What was Abdul Hamid Omar's occupation?
Abdul Hamid Omar was a judge and lawyer.
What nationality was Abdul Hamid Omar?
Abdul Hamid Omar was Malaysian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abdul Hamid Omar. https://biography.guide/abdul-hamid-omar/
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