Ahmad Said Hamdan
Ahmad Said Hamdan | |
|---|---|
| أحمد سيد بن حمدان | |
| 1st Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission | |
| In office 14 May 2007 – 31 December 2009 | |
| Nominated by | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Appointed by | Mizan Zainal Abidin |
| Deputy | Abu Kassim Mohamed |
| Preceded by | Zulkipli Mat Noor (as Director-General of Anti-Corruption Agency) |
| Succeeded by | Abu Kassim Mohamed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ahmad Said bin Hamdan Balik Pulau, George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
| Died | 22 September 2019 (aged 66–67) Rawang, Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Kota Damansara Muslim Cemetery, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Nationality |  Malaysia |
| Alma mater | University of Science, Malaysia Indiana State University |
Datuk Seri Panglima Ahmad Said bin Hamdan (Jawi: أحمد سيد بن حمدان; died 22 September 2019) was a Malaysian civil servant who served as the first chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) when it was created from the preceding Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA).
Career
[edit]Ahmad Said succeeded Zulkipli Mat Noor as director-general of the ACA in mid-May 2007 after the latter's contract was not renewed amidst graft allegations.[1][2] When the ACA was upgraded into a full commission body known as the MACC, Ahmad Said was in turn, made its first chief commissioner.
On 4 December 2009, the Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia, Mohamad Sidek Hassan, announced that Ahmad Said has opted for early retirement at the end of 2009 with his contract due to expire in May 2010.[3] His term officially came to an end on 31 December 2009 instead of 25 May 2010.[4] On the following day, he released a statement denying that his early retirement was due to pressure from outsiders or political parties. He added that his retirement was due to his own personal reasons and after having served in the commission for a long period rather than because of other reasons. Ahmad Said said he retired early to give way to his successor and to spend time with his family after serving with the MACC for 34 years.[5] Then-prime minister, Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak, also reiterated that Ahmad Said retired early because he wanted to spend more time with his family and that it has nothing to do with Teoh Beng Hock's death. The government also did not request him to retire 6 months earlier.[6]
Honours
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Malaysia :
Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (1992)[7]
Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2008)[7][8]
Malacca :
Knight Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DCSM) – Datuk Wira (2009)[7][9]
Pahang :
Grand Knight of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SSAP) – Dato' Sri (2008)[7][10]
Penang :
Officer of the Order of the Defender of State (DSPN) – Dato' (1999)
Commander of the Order of the Defender of State (DGPN) – Dato' Seri (2008)[7][11]
Perlis :
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Perlis (DPMP) – Dato' (2002)[7]
Sabah :
Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (PGDK) – Datuk (2000)[7]
Grand Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (SPDK) – Datuk Seri Panglima (2007)[7][12]
Death
[edit]Ahmad Said died on the night of 22 September 2019 at his daughter's house in Rawang.[13][14][15] He had previously been admitted to the National Heart Institute of Malaysia (IJN) after suffering from stroke.[16][17][18]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ACA D-G Zulkipli Mat Noor's contract won't be renewed". The Star (Malaysia). 31 March 2007. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Malaysian official leaves office amid graft inquiry". New York Times. 1 April 2007. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "SPRM: Ahmad Said bersara awal, diganti timbalannya" (in Malay). Malaysiakini. 4 December 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ Charles, Lourdes (5 December 2009). "MACC chief quits". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Ahmad Said nafi didesak bersara awal" (in Malay). Malaysiakini. 5 December 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Peletakan Jawatan Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tidak Berlaku Tiba-tiba - Najib" (in Malay). Bernama. 5 December 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT". Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 19 July 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "The King's birthday honours list 2008". The Star (Malaysia). 11 June 2008. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ Carvalho, Martin (10 October 2009). "Malacca honours 1,230". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Pahang Sultan's Honours List 2008". The Star (Malaysia). 30 October 2008. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Penang Governor's Birthday honours list". The Star (Malaysia). 12 July 2008. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "ACA chief among six to get top Sabah award". The Star (Malaysia). 27 October 2007. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Former MACC chief Ahmad Said Hamdan laid to rest in Kota Damansara". Bernama. Malay Mail. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Former MACC chief Ahmad Said Hamdan dies". Bernama. Malay Mail. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Former MACC chief dies". Bernama. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ Abas, Azura (23 September 2019). "MACC chief expresses condolences over Ahmad Said's death". New Straits Times. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Ex-MACC chief Ahmad Said Hamdan dies". Bernama. New Straits Times. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Former MACC chief commissioner dies at 67". The Star (Malaysia). 23 September 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.