Hamdan Sheikh Tahir
| Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Hamdan Sheikh Tahir | |
|---|---|
| 6th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang | |
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In office 1 May 1989 – 1 May 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Awang Hassan |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Rahman Abbas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 July 1923 |
| Died | 2005 |
| Parents | Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
Tun Hamdan Sheikh Tahir (16 July 1923 – 20 January 2005) was the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (literally "head of state") of Penang, Malaysia from 1989 to 2001.[1][2]
Honours
Honours of Penang
- As 6th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang (1 May 1989 - 1 May 2001)
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Grand Master of the Order of the Defender of State
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References
- ↑ Tribute to a great teacher
- ↑ "Honorary President Malaysia passed away". International Life Saving Federation. 16 February 2005. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
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