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'''Abu Hassan bin Omar''' (15 September 1940 – 8 September 2018) was a [[Malaysian people|Malaysian]] politician from [[United Malays National Organisation]] (UMNO), a major component party of [[Barisan Nasional]] (BN) coalition.<ref name="resignation">{{cite news|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-63991089/have-resigned-safeguard-my.html|title=I Have Resigned to Safeguard My Health - Abu Hassan|date=10 August 2000|work=The Malaysian National News Agency|publisher=Access My Library|access-date=1 January 2010|location=Bernama}}</ref> He was the 12th [[Menteri Besar]] (Chief Minister) of [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]],<ref name="interview">{{cite news|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-64078431/abu-hassan-why-resigned.html|title=Abu Hassan: Why I resigned|date=11 August 2000|work=New Straits Times|access-date=1 January 2010|location=DATUK}}</ref> from 1997 to 2000. Previously he was also the [[Minister of Women, Family and Community Development (Malaysia)|Minister of Social Welfare]] (1985–1986), [[Ministry of Federal Territories (Malaysia)|Minister of Federal Territories]] (1986–1987), [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Malaysia)|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] (1987–1991) and [[Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (Malaysia)|Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs]] (1991–1997). He was also a former [[Dewan Rakyat|Member of Parliament]] for [[Kuala Selangor (federal constituency)|Kuala Selangor]] (1978–1997) and [[Selangor State Legislative Assembly|Selangor state assemblyman]] for [[Permatang (state constituency)|Permatang]] (1997–1999) in [[Selangor]]. |
'''Abu Hassan bin Omar''' (15 September 1940 – 8 September 2018) was a [[Malaysian people|Malaysian]] politician from [[United Malays National Organisation]] (UMNO), a major component party of [[Barisan Nasional]] (BN) coalition.<ref name="resignation">{{cite news|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-63991089/have-resigned-safeguard-my.html|title=I Have Resigned to Safeguard My Health - Abu Hassan|date=10 August 2000|work=The Malaysian National News Agency|publisher=Access My Library|access-date=1 January 2010|location=Bernama}}</ref> He was the 12th [[Menteri Besar]] (Chief Minister) of [[Selangor]], [[Malaysia]],<ref name="interview">{{cite news|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-64078431/abu-hassan-why-resigned.html|title=Abu Hassan: Why I resigned|date=11 August 2000|work=New Straits Times|access-date=1 January 2010|location=DATUK}}</ref> from 1997 to 2000. Previously he was also the [[Minister of Women, Family and Community Development (Malaysia)|Minister of Social Welfare]] (1985–1986), [[Ministry of Federal Territories (Malaysia)|Minister of Federal Territories]] (1986–1987), [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Malaysia)|Minister of Foreign Affairs]] (1987–1991) and [[Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (Malaysia)|Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs]] (1991–1997). He was also a former [[Dewan Rakyat|Member of Parliament]] for [[Kuala Selangor (federal constituency)|Kuala Selangor]] (1978–1997) and [[Selangor State Legislative Assembly|Selangor state assemblyman]] for [[Permatang (state constituency)|Permatang]] (1997–1999) in [[Selangor]]. |
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Revision as of 07:15, 9 August 2021
Abu Hassan Omar | |
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12th Menteri Besar of Selangor | |
In office 6 June 1997 – 9 August 2000 | |
Monarch | Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah |
Preceded by | Muhammad Muhammad Taib |
Succeeded by | Khir Toyo |
Constituency | Permatang |
Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Kuala Selangor | |
In office 8 July 1978 – 30 April 1997 | |
Preceded by | Raja Nasron Raja Ishak |
Succeeded by | Jamaluddin Adnan |
Majority | 13,008 (1978) 18,299 (1982) 12,676 (1986) 9,456 (1990) 23,460 (1995) |
Member of the Selangor State Assembly for Permatang | |
In office 29 May 1997 – 9 August 2000 | |
Preceded by | Jamaluddin Adnan |
Succeeded by | Abdul Aziz Mohd Noh |
Majority | 7,780 (1997) 2,956 (1999) |
Personal details | |
Born | Abu Hassan bin Omar 15 September 1940 Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Federated Malay States (now Malaysia) |
Died | 8 September 2018 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia | (aged 77)
Resting place | Shah Alam Royal Mausoleum |
Citizenship | Malaysian |
Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
Spouse | Wan Nor Daud |
Children | 5 |
Residence(s) | Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia |
Alma mater | University of Hull |
Occupation | Administration and Diplomatic Officer (ADO), politician |
Abu Hassan bin Omar (15 September 1940 – 8 September 2018) was a Malaysian politician from United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a major component party of Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.[1] He was the 12th Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Selangor, Malaysia,[2] from 1997 to 2000. Previously he was also the Minister of Social Welfare (1985–1986), Minister of Federal Territories (1986–1987), Minister of Foreign Affairs (1987–1991) and Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (1991–1997). He was also a former Member of Parliament for Kuala Selangor (1978–1997) and Selangor state assemblyman for Permatang (1997–1999) in Selangor.
Early life
Abu Hassan was born on 15 September 1940 in Bukit Belimbing, Kuala Selangor, Selangor. He received his early education at the Malay School of Bukit Belimbing (1946–1950) before furthering his studies at Klang High School (1951–1957), Malay College Kuala Kangsar (1958–1959) and University of Hull, England (1960–1963 and 1971–1973).[3] Abu Hassan was married to Wan Nor Daud and the couple had five children.[4]
Before entering politics, he served as Administration and Diplomatic Officer (ADO) from 1964 to 1978. He previously served as Chief Assistant Secretary of Economy Planning Unit in the Prime Minister's department, Assistant Secretary of Selangor State Government and Assistant Secretary of the Land and Federal Territory Development Ministry.[3]
Political career
Abu Hassan started his political career when he contested and won the Kuala Selangor parliamentary seat in the 1978 general election on 8 July 1978.[3] He successfully retained the seat in the subsequent 1982, 1986, 1990 and 1995 general elections.[5] In government, he was also the Minister of Social Welfare (1985–1986), Minister of Federal Territories (1986–1987), Minister of Foreign Affairs (1987–1991) and Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (1991–1997).[6]
On 30 April 1997, he resigned as Member of Parliament for Kuala Selangor and his cabinet minister post in order to contest the Selangor state seat of Permatang by-election which fell vacant when its incumbent assemblyman, Jamaluddin Adnan also resigned. This arranged position swap occurred to enable him to be appointed the new Selangor Menteri Besar, to replace Muhammad Muhammad Taib who stepped down over currency irregularities court charges and controversies.[7]
Menteri Besar of Selangor
After being elected as a representative of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly in the by-election on 29 May 1997, he was appointed as the Menteri Besar of Selangor from 6 June 1997 to 9 August 2000.[3] There was controversy over the RM5 million expenditure to renovate the official residence of the Menteri Besar at Bukit Megawati, Shah Alam for Abu Hassan during his tenure.[8][9]
In 2000, a poison pen letter started circulating about an alleged sex scandal and ill-concealed relationship between Abu Hassan with his wife's sister. Abu Hassan had denied any wrongdoing, claiming his sister-in-law actually had married his good friend, a Chinese new Muslim convert (Muallaf) who coincidentally shared his Islamic name; Abu Hassan Tan Abdullah. He stated that as the reason their son's name was Mohamad Hafiz bin Abu Hassan, which had caused all the confusion.[8][9] The opposition had reported the case to the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) demanding an investigation into their relationship and if they have an illegitimate son under religious law.[10]
On 10 August 2000, Abu Hassan abruptly announced his resignation as Menteri Besar of Selangor citing health and family reasons but did not elaborate on other existing controversies and crisis bothering him.[8][9][11]
Election results
Year | Constituency | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
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1978 | Kuala Selangor, Selangor | Abu Hassan Omar (UMNO) | 16,598 | 70.80% | Norhadi Hasan Ali (PAS) | 3,590 | 15.31% | N/A | 13,008 | N/A | ||
Supian Sirman (IND) | 3,257 | 13.89% | ||||||||||
1982 | Abu Hassan Omar (UMNO) | 21,409 | 79.40% | Abd Rashid Daud (DAP) | 3,110 | 11.53% | 28,013 | 18,299 | 74.54% | |||
Sayan Marbin (PAS) | 2,444 | 9.06% | ||||||||||
1986 | P85 Kuala Selangor, Selangor | Abu Hassan Omar (UMNO) | 17,523 | 78.33% | Zainudin Muhammad (NASMA) | 4,847 | 21.67% | 23,469 | 12,676 | 72.19% | ||
1990 | Abu Hassan Omar (UMNO) | 17,964 | 67.86% | Mohamed Haniffa (S46) |
8,508 | 32.14% | 27,527 | 9,456 | 75.02% | |||
1995 | P89 Kuala Selangor, Selangor | Abu Hassan Omar (UMNO) | 28,287 | 85.42% | Amin Hussaini Abd Manan (S46) | 4,827 | 14.58% | 11,884 | 23,460 | 70.88% |
Year | Constituency | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
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1997 | N10 Permatang, P89 Kuala Selangor | Abu Hassan Omar (UMNO) | 9,590 | 84.12% | Mohd Maskuri Mardzuki (PAS) | 1,810 | 15.88% | 11,884 | 7,780 | 64.18% | ||
1999 | N10 Permatang, P89 Kuala Selangor | Abu Hassan Omar (UMNO) | 8,621 | 60.35% | Mohd Yahya Mat Sahri (KeADILan) | 5,665 | 39.65% | 14,755 | 2,956 | 73.72% |
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
- Malaysia :
- Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2004)[12]
- Selangor :
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (SPMS) – Dato' Seri (1988)[13]
- Federal Territory (Malaysia) :
- Grand Knight of the Order of the Territorial Crown (SUMW) – Datuk Seri Utama (2012)[14]
Death
Abu Hassan died of a cardiac arrest on 8 September 2018 at 8.05pm at the Columbia Asia Hospital, Bukit Rimau, at age 77.[15] Abu Hassan's remains was brought to his residence at Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam before brought to the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, Shah Alam for prayers and then burial at Shah Alam Royal Mausoleum, Shah Alam, Selangor on the next day.[16] Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah dan Tengku Permaisuri Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin attended the ceremony.[17]
References
- ^ "I Have Resigned to Safeguard My Health - Abu Hassan". The Malaysian National News Agency. Bernama: Access My Library. 10 August 2000. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- ^ "Abu Hassan: Why I resigned". New Straits Times. DATUK. 11 August 2000. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Sejarah Menteri Besar : Mantan Dato' Menteri Besar Selangor" (in Malay). Selangor: Laman Web Rasmi Kerajaan Negeri Selangor. 2008. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- ^ "Anak bekas MB Selangor meninggal dunia". Bernama (in Malay). Berita Harian. 20 December 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ a b c "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ^ "Former Selangor MB Abu Hassan Omar passes away". The Star. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
- ^ "By-election has been held before to bring in a new MB". The Star. 28 January 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ a b c "Saya difitnah - Abu Hassan -- Ada pihak tohmah beliau punyai anak luar nikah dengan adik ipar". Zaini Hassan, Amir Sarifuddin dan Radhuan Hassan (in Malay). Berita Harian. 11 August 2000. Archived from the original on 22 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ a b c Hussein Abdul Hamid (17 May 2011). "The Ugly Malaysian: Abu Hassan Omar". malaysiansmustknowthetruth.blogspot. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ Mat Zahari Ali (5 September 2000). "Kes Abu Hassan Omar dilaporkan kepada Jais secara rasmi". Harakah Daily (in Malay). Tranung Kite. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
- ^ "And So A Menteri Besar Is Forced To Resign". M.G.G. Pillai. Tranung Kite. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
- ^ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2004" (PDF). Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Pengurniaan Darjah Kebesaran Bergelar Bagi Tahun 1988 Mengikut Negeri" (PDF). Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "IGP and ex-MB head FT honours list". The Star Online. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Former Selangor MB Abu Hassan Omar dies". New Straits Times. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
- ^ Ruwaida Md Zain (9 September 2018). "Abu Hassan akan dikebumikan di Makam Diraja Shah Alam". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 9 September 2018.
- ^ "Jenazah Abu Hassan Omar selamat dikebumikan" (in Malay). Astro Awani. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
- 1940 births
- 2018 deaths
- People from Selangor
- Malaysian people of Malay descent
- Malaysian Muslims
- United Malays National Organisation politicians
- Members of the Dewan Rakyat
- Members of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly
- Selangor state executive councillors
- Chief Ministers of Selangor
- Government ministers of Malaysia
- Foreign ministers of Malaysia
- Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
- 21st-century Malaysian politicians
- Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor
- Knights Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor