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

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of Penang,

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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 ...

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

Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (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

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