A son remembers Hanif Omar, the man behind the badge
Abdul Rahmat Omar teams up with journalist Zaidi Azmi to tell the story of one of Malaysia’s best-known police officers.
Mohammed Hanif Omar, Malaysia's longest-serving inspector-general of police, guided the country's law enforcement for two decades. To many Malaysians, he represented authority and discipline. His son, Abdul Rahmat Omar, describes Hanif as strict yet nurturing, entrusting him with the care of his younger siblings. In his new biography, "Where Honour Stood: The Life and Legacy of Tun Hanif Omar," Rahmat shares his father's journey from Malay College Kuala Kangsar to assuming the IGP position at 35, following his predecessor's assassination.
The 314-page book combines personal memories with historical research, covering significant events like the 1969 riots, communist insurgency, and the Memali confrontation. Rahmat and journalist Zaidi Azmi highlight Hanif's commitment to duty during Malaysia's turbulent decades, concluding with the IGP's final words to his son: "I just hope... whoever is in charge will take care of the country well."
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