Abdul Hamid Othman
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dr. Abdul Hamid Othman PSM SPDK DHMS DSDK SIMP JSM KMN | |
|---|---|
| Religious Advisor to Prime Minister | |
| In office 2001–2008 | |
| Prime Minister | Mahathir Mohamad Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | |
| In office 1995–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Mohd Yusof Noor |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Hamid Zainal Abidin |
| Senator | |
| In office 1999–2001 | |
| Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department | |
| In office 1990–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Mohd Yusof Noor |
| Succeeded by | Fauzi Abdul Rahman |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Sik | |
| In office 1990–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Zainol Abidin Johari |
| Succeeded by | Shahnon Ahmad |
| Director General of Islamic Affairs Division of the Prime Minister's Department | |
| In office 1984–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Mohd Yunus Lahadi |
| Succeeded by | Zainal Abidin Abdul Kadir |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abdul Hamid bin Othman 21 July 1939 Kampung Kemelong, Mukim Sik, Kedah |
| Died | 23 December 2011 (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Tanah Perkuburan Islam Kampung Bohol, Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur |
| Political party | UMNO |
| Spouse(s) | Puan Sri Jamilah Mohd Said |
| Relations | Takiyuddin Hassan (nephew) |
| Children | Wafi Nazrin Abdul Hamid |
| Occupation | Politicians, Religious figure |
Tan Sri Abdul Hamid bin Othman (21 July 1939 – 23 December 2011) was a Malaysian politician. He was a minister in the Prime Minister's Department. In 2001, he became the Religious Advisor to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. Later, from 2005 to 2009, he was the Religious Advisor to Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.[1] Many people called him an UMNO scholar, and he also gave closing speeches at the UMNO General Assembly.
Abdul Hamid died of a stroke on 23 December 2011 in Kuala Lumpur. He was 72 years old. At the time, he was working as an adviser for Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd.[2] Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali were among the important people and friends who came to pay their respects.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jenazah Dr Abdul Hamid selamat disemadikan". Malaysiakini (in Malay). 2011-12-24.
- ↑ "Abdul Hamid Othman dies of stroke". The Star. 2011-12-23.