Hamdan Sheikh Tahir

Hamdan bin Sheikh Tahir (27 April 1921 – 20 January 2005)[1] was the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (literally "head of state") of Penang, Malaysia from 1989 to 2001.[2][3]


Hamdan Sheikh Tahir

6th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang
In office
1 May 1989  30 April 2001
Preceded byAwang Hassan
Succeeded byAbdul Rahman Abbas
Personal details
Born(1921-04-27)27 April 1921
Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Federated Malay States
Died20 January 2005(2005-01-20) (aged 83)
George Town, Penang, Malaysia
ParentsSheikh Tahir Jalaluddin

Honours

Honour of Penang

  • As 6th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang (1 May 1989 - 1 May 2001)
    • Grand Master of the Order of the Defender of State

Honours of Malaysia

References

Preceded by
Awang Hassan
Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang
1989–2001
Succeeded by
Abdul Rahman Abbas
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