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Salleh Abas

Malaysian judge · Malaysia · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1929 to 2021 · aged 91

Mohamed Salleh bin Abas was a Malaysian judge and politician. He was a Lord President of the Federal Court of Malaysia. He was dismissed from his post during the 1988 Malaysian constitutional crisis.

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A typical day, 30 days to 25 August 2026

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Awards

Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia1985
Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm1983

About this person

This action was condemned internationally and widely considered to be the event that triggered a marked reduction in the independence of the Malaysian judiciary.

Country
Malaysia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2021 · aged 91