Idrus Harun

Idrus bin Azizan Harun (Jawi: إدروس بن عزيزان هارون; born 2 February 1955) is a Malaysian lawyer who has been the 9th Attorney General of Malaysia since the resignation of his predecessor, Tommy Thomas following the implosion of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration in March 2020.[1]

Not to be confused with Idris Haron.
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dato' Sri

Idrus Azizan Harun

PMN PSM PJN SSAP SIMP SPMT DSDK
9th Attorney General of Malaysia
Assumed office
6 March 2020
MonarchAbdullah
Prime MinisterMuhyiddin Yassin
Preceded byTommy Thomas
Personal details
BornIdrus bin Azizan Harun
(1955-02-02) 2 February 1955
Kampung Sanglang, Ayer Hitam, Kubang Pasu, Kedah, Malaysia
CitizenshipMalaysian
Political partyIndependent
RelationsAzhar Azizan Harun
(brother)
Alma materUniversity of Malaya (LLB)
OccupationLawyer

Early life and education

Idrus was born in Kampung Sanglang, Kedah in 1955. He attended to Ayer Hitam Secondary School and Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid. He obtained a bachelor's degree in law in honours from University of Malaya in 1980.[2]

Career

Following his graduation from University of Malaya in 1980, Idrus started his career as a lawyer. He served as the senior registrar of the Kuala Lumpur High Court, Judge of the Sessions Court in Kota Kinabalu, deputy public prosecutor in Attorney General Chambers, legal advisor to the Terengganu state government, Kerajaan Negeri Terengganu, Senior Federal Counsel in Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (BPR) and legal advisor to the Election Commission.[3]

In 2014, Idrus was appointed a judge of the Court of Appeal and served till he was newly appointed a judge of the Federal Court on 28 November 2018. On 6 March 2020, he was appointed Attorney General, with 2-year term until 2022. His appointment was in order to fill the vacancy due to the resignation of Tommy Thomas.[3]

Personal life

Idrus is from a family with nine children of Kedah, exactly in Kampung Sanglang, Ayer Hitam. His father was the village head whereas his mother was a housewife.[4] Idrus is also the elder brother to the Chairman of the Election Commission (SPR), Azhar Harun.[1] His friends described him as "village boy" for being educated at Malay schools.

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

References
  1. Illah Hafiz Aziz (6 March 2020). "Idrus Harun Peguam Negara baharu ganti Tommy Thomas". Berita Harian. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  2. Norlaile Abd Rahman (6 March 2020). "Idrus Harun dilantik Peguam Negara". MalaysiaGazette. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  3. Tuan Buqhairah Tuan Muhamad Adnan (6 March 2020). "Idrus Harun dilantik Peguam Negara ganti Tommy Thomas". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  4. "Idris Harun is new AG". Free Malaysia Today. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  5. "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT". Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  6. "King confers 'Tun' title to Tengku Maimun, Arshad Ayub". Bernama. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  7. "Tengku Maimun, Dr Arshad Ayub dahului senarai penerima darjah kebesaran, pingat" (in Malay). Berita Harian. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  8. "Pahang Sultan's Honours List 2008". The Star Online. 30 October 2008. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  9. "Sultan confers awards on 76 recipients". The Star Online. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
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