Ahmad Said Hamdan Explained

Successor:Abu Kassim Mohamed
Term End:31 December 2009
Term Start:14 May 2007
Office:1st Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
Nominator:Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Appointer:Mizan Zainal Abidin
Deputy:Abu Kassim Mohamed
Birth Name:Ahmad Said bin Hamdan
Birth Place:Balik Pulau, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Death Place:Rawang, Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia
Resting Place:Kota Damansara Muslim Cemetery, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia
Citizenship:Malaysian
Honorific Prefix:Yang Berbahagia Datuk Seri Panglima
Honorific Suffix:PJN SPDK SSAP DSPN DGPN DCSM DPMP PGDK KMN
Native Name:أحمد سيد بن حمدان
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

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

Death

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ACA D-G Zulkipli Mat Noor's contract won't be renewed. The Star (Malaysia). 31 March 2007. 24 September 2019.
  2. Web site: 24 September 2019. 1 April 2007. Malaysian official leaves office amid graft inquiry. New York Times.
  3. Web site: 24 September 2019. SPRM: Ahmad Said bersara awal, diganti timbalannya. Malaysiakini. 4 December 2009. Malay.
  4. Web site: MACC chief quits. The Star (Malaysia). 5 December 2009. 24 September 2019. Charles. Lourdes.
  5. Web site: Ahmad Said nafi didesak bersara awal. Malaysiakini. Malay. 5 December 2009. 24 September 2019.
  6. Web site: Peletakan Jawatan Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tidak Berlaku Tiba-tiba - Najib. Bernama. Malay. 5 December 2009. 24 September 2019.
  7. Web site: The King's birthday honours list 2008. 24 September 2019. 11 June 2008. The Star (Malaysia).
  8. Web site: Malacca honours 1,230. 24 September 2019. 10 October 2009. The Star (Malaysia). Carvalho. Martin.
  9. Web site: Pahang Sultan's Honours List 2008. 24 September 2019. The Star (Malaysia). 30 October 2008.
  10. Web site: Penang Governor's Birthday honours list. 24 September 2019. The Star (Malaysia). 12 July 2008.
  11. Web site: 24 September 2019. Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT. 19 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190719195551/http://www.istiadat.gov.my/index.php/component/semakanlantikanskp. dead.
  12. Web site: 24 September 2019. The Star (Malaysia). ACA chief among six to get top Sabah award. 27 October 2007.
  13. Web site: Former MACC chief Ahmad Said Hamdan laid to rest in Kota Damansara. 24 September 2019. 23 September 2019. Malay Mail. Bernama.
  14. Web site: 24 September 2019. 23 September 2019. Former MACC chief Ahmad Said Hamdan dies. Malay Mail. Bernama.
  15. Web site: 24 September 2019. 23 September 2019. Former MACC chief dies. Bernama.
  16. Web site: MACC chief expresses condolences over Ahmad Said's death. 24 September 2019. 23 September 2019. New Straits Times. Abas. Azura.
  17. Web site: 24 September 2019. 23 September 2019. Ex-MACC chief Ahmad Said Hamdan dies. New Straits Times. Bernama.
  18. Web site: 24 September 2019. 23 September 2019. Former MACC chief commissioner dies at 67. The Star (Malaysia).