Abdul Hamid bin Mohamad (18 April 1942 – 19 February 2026) was a Malaysian lawyer who served as the 5th Chief Justice of Malaysia from 1 November 2007[1] to 18 October 2008. He died on 19 February 2026, at the age of 83.[2]
Abdul Hamid Mohamad | |
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| 5th Chief Justice of Malaysia | |
| In office 1 November 2007 – 18 October 2008 | |
| Nominated by | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Appointed by | Mizan Zainal Abidin |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Fairuz Abdul Halim |
| Succeeded by | Zaki Azmi |
| 5th President of the Court of Appeal of Malaysia | |
| In office 5 September 2007 – 6 December 2007 | |
| Nominated by | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Appointed by | Mizan Zainal Abidin |
| Preceded by | Abdul Malek Ahmad |
| Succeeded by | Zaki Azmi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abdul Hamid bin Mohamad 18 April 1942 Kepala Batas, Penang, Japanese-occupied Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 19 February 2026 (aged 83) Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Taman Selatan Muslim Cemetery, Precinct 20, Putrajaya, Malaysia |
| Spouse | Hamidah Choong Abdullah |
| Children | 4 |
| University of Singapore | |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Honours
editHonours of Malaysia
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Malaysia
Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (SSM) – Tun (2008)[3]
Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (1978)
Perak
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (SPCM) – Dato' Seri (2008)[4]
Knight Commander of the Order of Cura Si Manja Kini (DPCM) – Dato' (1989)
Perlis
Recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal (PJK) (1974)
Penang
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of State (DUPN) – Dato' Seri Utama (2008)[5]
Companion of the Order of the Defender of State (DMPN) – Dato' (1996)
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References
edit- ↑ Yusop, Husna (5 December 2007). "Abdul Hamid new CJ". The Sun. Archived from the original on 1 December 2008. Retrieved 8 September 2025 – via Malaysian Bar.
- ↑ "Former CJ Abdul Hamid Mohamad passes away at 83". The Edge Malaysia. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2008" (PDF).
- ↑ "MB among those honoured by Perak Sultan". The Star. 18 April 2008. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
- ↑ "Top awards for Wan Azizah, Abdul Hamid". The Star. 11 July 2008. Retrieved 14 March 2020.