Hanif Omar a legendary figure: IGP
Published on: Sunday, April 21, 2024
By: Bernama
_(1).jpg "Hanif Omar a legendary figure: IGP")
Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar, 85, who breathed his last at 2.15am Saturday due to kidney disease, was appointed the fourth IGP at the age of 35 on June 8, 1974, before retiring on Jan 15, 1994.
SHAH ALAM: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has described the late Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar as a legendary figure in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
He said as the country’s longest-serving IGP, holding the post for 20 years, Mohammed Hanif had contributed a lot towards strengthening the police force.
ADVERTISEMENT
“To me, the late Mohammed Hanif was a legendary figure in PDRM...under his leadership, we enjoyed peace and the welfare of police personnel was well taken care of,” he said after paying his last respects to Mohammed Hanif at his residence in Section 13, here, Saturday.
Also present to pay their last respects were Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan and Shah Alam District Police Chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim.
Mohammed Hanif, 85, who breathed his last at 2.15am Saturday due to kidney disease, was appointed the fourth IGP at the age of 35 on June 8, 1974, before retiring on Jan 15, 1994.
Razarudin also shared that he and his father had the privilege of serving under Mohammed Hanif’s leadership for more than a decade, witnessing his career advancement from an inspector to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
ADVERTISEMENT
Meanwhile, former IGP Tan Sri Musa Hassan described the late Mohammed Hanif as a firm leader who always showed genuine concern for his subordinates.
He said the late Mohammed Hanif had implemented substantial changes within the police force in addition to directing multiple intelligence operations, with a specific focus on countering the communist threat during that period.
ADVERTISEMENT
“I served in the Melaka Police Contingent as an inspector during his tenure as the state police chief.
“He showed genuine concern, frequently calling officers and subordinates to offer advice...I remember how every Monday, he gathered all inspectors and officers for a meeting to discuss our assignments,” he said when contacted.
Meanwhite, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Cabinet ministers extended their condolences to the family of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar who passed away early Saturday.
“May the soul of the deceased be showered with mercy and placed among the believers and the righteous. Al-Fatihah,” said Ahmad Zahid in his Facebook post.
Hanif Omar, 85, who served as the fourth IGP, died at 2.15am at his residence in Shah Alam, Selangor, due to kidney disease.
Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, conveyed his condolences, describing the late Hanif Omar’s services and contributions to the country as immense and truly valuable.
“Let us together pray that the soul of the deceased is showered with mercy, forgiven of sins, accepted in deeds, and placed in paradise among the believers,” he said.
Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil, also extended condolences to the family in a post on X.
Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
Daily Express Malaysia
