Mohtar Abdullah
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Mohtar Abdullah | |
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| 4th Attorney General of Malaysia | |
| In office 1994–2000 | |
| Preceded by | |
| Succeeded by | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 3 July 2003 (aged 59) |
| Spouse(s) | Puan Sri Zaleha Shukor |
| Alma mater | University of Singapore |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Tan Sri Mohtar bin Abdullah was a Malaysian lawyer. He was the Attorney General of Malaysia from 1994 to 2000 and also served as a judge in the High Court and Federal Court.
Mohtar's term as Attorney General was marred by the controversy surrounding the 1998 sodomy trial of former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Biography[]
Mohtar studied at the University of Singapore. He entered the judicial and legal service in 1971. He served as a judge on the High Court from 1990 to 1994 before being appointed Attorney General. After his tenure as Attorney General, he was appointed to the Federal Court in January 2002.
Less than three months into his term, he suffered a stroke. After surgery to remove a blood clot in his brain, Mohtar fell into coma for a nearly year. He died on July 7, 2003 in Kuala Lumpur Hospital aged 59.[1]
Honours[]
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References[]
- ^ Loh, Deborah (July 7, 2003). "Mohtar dies after a year in coma". New Straits Times. (used with permission on www.malaysianbar.org.my)
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
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