In a brief statement, Abdul Rahmat Omar Hanif, said his father passed away early this morning, Berita Harian reported.

“It is with great sadness that I, Abdul Rahmat Omar Mohamed Haniff, wish to announce the passing of my dearly beloved father at around 2.15am this morning,” he said.

According to Bernama,  IGP Razarudin Husain said Hanif’s remains will be taken to the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur for funeral prayers, before being laid to rest at the Warriors’ Mausoleum there.

Hanif Omar served as IGP for 20 years following his appointment to the post on June 8, 1974. He was 35 at the time.

Hanif, who was born in Teluk Intan, Perak, rose up the ranks in the police force at a young age, having been appointed Melaka police chief on Sept 7, 1970 and later, Selangor police chief on Dec 6, 1971.

On Feb 1, 1973 he was named deputy IGP.