Hamdan bin Sheikh Tahir (27 April 1921 – 20 January 2005) was the 6th

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Penang Penang ( ms, Pulau Pinang, is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay ...

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from 1989 to 2001.

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

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Officer of the

Order of the Defender of the Realm The Most Esteemed Order of the Defender of the Realm ( ms, Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara) is a Malaysian federal award presented for meritorious service to the country. The Order Motto are 'Dipeliharakan Allah-Pangkuan Negara' (By the Grace o ...

(K.M.N.) (1965) **

Commander of the

Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia The Most Esteemed Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia ( ms, Darjah Yang Mulia Setia Mahkota Malaysia) is a Malaysian federal award presented for meritorious service to the country and awarded by the sovereign. The order was instituted on ...

(P.S.M.) - Tan Sri (1974) ** Grand Commander of the

(S.M.N.) - Tun (1989) * ** MY-PEN Order of the Defender of State - Knight Grand Commander - DUPN

Knight Grand Commander of the

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(D.U.P.N.) - Dato' Seri Utama

References

Malaysian people of Malay descent 1921 births 2005 deaths United Malays National Organisation politicians Malaysian Muslims Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang Malaysian people of Minangkabau descent Grand Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia Officers of the Order of the Defender of the Realm {{malaysia-politician-stub