Mohammed Hanif Omar

Mohammed Hanif bin Omar (; 16 January 1939 – 20 April 2024) was a Malaysian police officer who served as the 4th Inspector-General of Royal Malaysia Police from June 1974 to January 1994. Assuming office at the age of 35, he was the youngest police officer appointed to the top post. He was also the longest-serving Inspector General of Police for 20 years.

Born in Teluk Intan, Perak on 16 January 1939, Hanif Omar became the Malacca Police Chief on 7 September 1970 and later the Selangor Police Chief on 6 December 1971. He was appointed the Deputy Inspector General of Police on 1 February 1973.

Early Life & Education He started receiving his formal education at the Anglo-Chinese School, Teluk Intan before being selected to attend the Malay College Kuala Kangsar, Perak, up until 1956. From 1954 until 1956, he was well known in the college for holding the Head Prefect title or commonly known as “Head Boy” for three consecutive years, which demonstrates his capability to lead and stand out among the college boys.

He later on went to attend the University of Malaya, Singapore and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in 1959. Hanif also directed all state police chiefs to review security, particularly fire prevention measures in all highrise building throughout nationwide on 28 November 1992.

Death and burial Hanif died on 20 April 2024, at the age of 85. He was buried at Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur.

Honours Honours of Malaysia

Foreign Honours