Abu Zahar Ujang
Abu Zahar bin Ujang is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission under Chief Commissioner Azam Baki since May 2020. He was also the President of the Dewan Negara from April 2010 to April 2016 for six years and Member of Parliament for Kuala Pilah from April 1995 to November 1999 for a term.
Abu Zahar served in the State Assembly of Negeri Sembilan from 1986 to 1995, before being a member of federal Parliament from 1995 to 1999. After retiring, he became president of the Council of Former Elected Representatives.
He was sworn in as President of the Senate on 26 April 2010.
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
- * Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
- * Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia – Tan Sri
- * Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan – Dato'
- * Principal Grand Knight of the Order of Loyalty to Negeri Sembilan – '''Dato' Seri Utama'''