Abu Zahar Ithnin

Abu Zahar bin Ithnin 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. His daughter, Dira Abu Zahar is also a politician and former actress.

Death

Ithnin died of complications of a kidney disease on 12 July 2013 at the age of 74. He was buried at the Malacca Heroes Mausoleum near Al Azim Mosque, Malacca Town.

Honours

* Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
* Companion Class I of the Exalted Order of Malacca – Datuk
* Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca – '''Datuk Seri'''