Abu Zahar Ithnin | |
|---|---|
| Parliamentary Secretary of Home Affairs | |
| In office December 1999 – March 2004 | |
| Succeeded by | Abu Seman Yusop Parliamentary Secretary of Internal Security |
| 8th Chief Minister of Malacca | |
| In office 23 May 1997 – 2 December 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Mohd Zin Abdul Ghani |
| Succeeded by | Mohd Ali Rustam |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Jasin | |
| In office 20 December 1999 – 4 March 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Ghafar bin Baba |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Said bin Yusof |
| Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Merlimau | |
| In office 1995–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Kawasan baharu |
| Succeeded by | Nazari Adzim |
| Speaker of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 4 August 1986 – 19 October 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Razak Alias |
| Succeeded by | Jaafar Lajis |
| Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Sungai Rambai | |
| In office 1986–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Ithnin |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Azis Abdul Ghani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 September 1937 Kampung Merlimau Pasir, Merlimau, Melaka |
| Died | 12 July 2013 (aged 75) Kampung Merlimau Pasir, Merlimau Melaka |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
| Spouse | Khalijah binti Haji Mohd Jiddi |
| Children | Zalina Roslaini Marina Zuraini Khaidiriah Mohd Aidi Iskandar |
| Residence | Seri Bendahara |
| Alma mater | Sekolah Tinggi Melaka, Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Kota Bharu |
| Occupation | Politician |
Datuk Seri Abu Zahar bin Ithnin (14 September 1937–12 July 2013) was a Malaysian politician and the Chief Minister of Malacca from May 1997 to December 1999. He had also been Malacca State Legislative Assembly Speaker.[1] His daughter, Dira Abu Zahar is also a politician and former actress.
Ithnin died of complications of a kidney disease on 12 July 2013 at the age of 74.[2] He was buried at the Malacca Heroes Mausoleum near Al Azim Mosque, Malacca Town.
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | N20 Sungai Rambai | Abu Zahar Ithnin (UMNO) | ||||||||||
| 1990 | Abu Zahar Ithnin (UMNO) | |||||||||||
| 1995 | N23 Merlimau | Abu Zahar Ithnin (UMNO) | ||||||||||
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | P124 Jasin, Malacca | Abu Zahar Ithnin (UMNO) | 23,638 | 64.61% | Mujahid Yusof Rawa (PAS) | 12,947 | 35.39% | 37,467 | 10,691 | 77.78% | ||