Hashim Aman

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 1980 to 1984.[1]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Aman is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Hashim. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dato' Seri Utama
Hashim Aman
PMN PSM SUNS SSSA DPMK DCSM DSNS DPMJ
7th Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia
In office
1 December 1980 – 14 June 1984
MonarchAhmad Shah
Iskandar
Prime MinisterHussein Onn
Mahathir Mohamad
Preceded byAbdullah Ayub
Succeeded bySalehuddin Mohamed
Personal details
Born(1929-09-01)1 September 1929
Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, Federated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia)
Died21 May 2018(2018-05-21) (aged 88)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Spouse(s)Zawiyah Yacob
Alma materUniversity of Malaya
ProfessionCivil servant

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
Main article: 1977 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 then Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato' Seri (now Tun) Dr. 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. He was 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 after Asar prayers.

Honours

References
  1. "Mantan Ketua Setiausaha Negara". Pejabat Ketua Setiausaha Negara (in Malay). Retrieved 27 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Haji Yusuf (24 February 2020). "Kisah Terbubarnya Kerajaan Kelantan Pada Tahun 1977". Mulakan (in Malay). Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  3. "Hashim_Aman". malay.wiki. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  4. "Koleksi Arkib Ucapan Ketua Eksekutif". www.pmo.gov.my. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  5. Siti Nur Mas Erah Amran (21 May 2018). "Ex-chief secretary to the government Hashim Aman dies". New Straits Times. Retrieved 27 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "Former KSN Hashim Aman dies". The Sun Daily. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Siti Nur Mas Erah Amran (21 May 2018). "Bekas KSN meninggal dunia". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 27 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "Hussein orang pertama terima darjah Seri Paduka Negeri Sembilan" (PDF). Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Perdana Leadership Foundation. 26 February 1980. Retrieved 5 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. "SSSA 1985". awards.selangor.gov.my. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
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