Hashim Aman
Hashim Aman | |
|---|---|
| 7th Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia | |
| In office 1 December 1982 – 14 June 1984 | |
| Monarchs | Ahmad Shah Iskandar |
| Prime Minister | Mahathir Mohamad |
| Preceded by | Abdullah Ayub |
| Succeeded by | Sallehuddin Mohamed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 September 1929 Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, Federated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 21 May 2018 (aged 88) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur |
| Spouse | Zawiyah Yacob |
| Alma mater | University of Malaya |
| Profession | Civil servant |
Hashim bin Aman (1 September 1929 – 21 May 2018) was a Malaysian civil servant who served as the 7th Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia from 1982 to 1984.[1]
Early life and education
He was born on 1 September 1929 in Kampung Chembong, Rembau, Negeri Sembilan. He received his education at King George V Secondary School, Seremban, before furthering his studies at the University of Malaya, Singapore, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1957.
Career
Hashim had served in the government sector for 27 years, in various public departments and agencies, including as Secretary General of the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defense, and as Director General of the Public Service Department before being appointed to the position of Secretary General from 1982 to 1984.
Kelantan Emergency
He served as Director of the State Government of Kelantan when Kelantan was declared an emergency in late 1977 during the administration of Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Hussein Onn.[2] He worked with political leaders and the Kelantan administration as well as the Federation for the development and prosperity of the Kelantan state. After several month, the PAS government under the Menteri Besar has been overthrown by UMNO / Barisan Nasional after getting majority during 1978 election.[3]
Retirement
Hashim Aman retired in 1984 and a farewell ceremony was held at the Banquet Hall, Parliament House, Kuala Lumpur on July 14, 1984 with the special presence of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.[4] Upon his retirement, Hashim was appointed as the chairman of PERNAS.
Death
Hashim Aman died on 21 May 2018 while receiving treatment at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital, aged 89.[5][6][7] His funeral prayers was held at the Saidina Umar al-Khattab mosque in Bukit Damansara and he was laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur after Asar prayers.
Honours
- File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia :
- File:MY Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara (Defender of the Realm) - SMN.svg Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN) (1973)
- File:Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia - PSM.svg Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (1978)
- File:MY Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara (Defender of the Realm)- PMN.svg Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN) – Tan Sri (1981)
- File:Flag of Negeri Sembilan.svg Negeri Sembilan :
- File:MY-NEG Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan.svg Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan (DSNS) – Dato' (1980)[8]
- File:MY-NEG Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan.svg Principal Grand Knight of the Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan (SUNS) – Dato' Seri Utama (2015)
- File:Flag of Selangor.svg Selangor :
- File:MY-SEL Order of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah - Knight Grand Companion - SSSA.svg Knight Grand Companion of the Order of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (SSSA) – Dato' Seri (1985)[9]
- File:Flag of Kelantan.svg Kelantan :
- File:MY-KEL Order of the Crown of Kelantan - Star of Muhammad.svg Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Kelantan (DPMK) – Dato' (1978)[10]
- File:Flag of Johor.svg Johor :
- File:Order of the Crown of Johor ribbon bar.svg Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (DPMJ) – Dato' (1979)[11]
- File:Flag of Malacca.svg Malacca :
- File:MY-MAL Exalted Order of Malacca.svg Knight Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DCSM) – Datuk Wira (1983)[12]
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References
- ↑ "Mantan Ketua Setiausaha Negara". Pejabat Ketua Setiausaha Negara (in Bahasa Melayu). Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ Haji Yusuf (24 February 2020). "Kisah Terbubarnya Kerajaan Kelantan Pada Tahun 1977". Mulakan (in Bahasa Melayu). Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ↑ "Hashim_Aman". malay.wiki. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ↑ "Koleksi Arkib Ucapan Ketua Eksekutif". www.pmo.gov.my. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ↑ Siti Nur Mas Erah Amran (21 May 2018). "Ex-chief secretary to the government Hashim Aman dies". New Straits Times. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ "Former KSN Hashim Aman dies". The Sun Daily. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ Siti Nur Mas Erah Amran (21 May 2018). "Bekas KSN meninggal dunia". Berita Harian (in Bahasa Melayu). Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ "Hussein orang pertama terima darjah Seri Paduka Negeri Sembilan" (PDF). Utusan Malaysia (in Bahasa Melayu). Perdana Leadership Foundation. 26 February 1980. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ↑ "SSSA 1985". awards.selangor.gov.my. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ↑ "吉兰丹州苏丹 今庆六十华诞" [The Sultan of Kelantan celebrates his 60th birthday today]. 星洲日報. 15 July 1978. p. 6.
- ↑ "柔州苏丹庆八五华诞一二七一名臣民受封" [Johor Sultan celebrates 85th birthday, 1271 subject received title]. 南洋商报. 31 October 1979. p. 5.
- ↑ Melaka Yang di-Pertua Negeri honours 130, Hon Nyan and Adib get second highest award. New Straits Times. 8 June 1983.
- People from Negeri Sembilan
- 1929 births
- Malaysian people of Minangkabau descent
- 2018 deaths
- Malaysian people of Malay descent
- Chief Secretaries to the Government of Malaysia
- Companions of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
- Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
- Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
- Knights Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor