Ahmad Terrirudin
Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh | |
|---|---|
| 12th Attorney General of Malaysia | |
| Assumed office 6 September 2023 | |
| Monarchs | Abdullah (2023–2024) Ibrahim Iskandar (since 2024) |
| Prime Minister | Anwar Ibrahim |
| Preceded by | Idrus Harun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ahmad Terrirudin bin Mohd Salleh 12 April 1968 Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Spouse | Zarina Idris |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Malaya (LLB) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, civil servant |
Ahmad Terrirudin bin Mohd Salleh (born 12 April 1968) is a Malaysian lawyer who has served as the twelfth Attorney General of Malaysia since 6 September 2023.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Ahmad Terrirudin was born in Alor Setar, Kedah in 1968. He obtained a bachelor's degree in law from University of Malaya in 1992.[2]
Career
[edit]Ahmad Terrirudin began his career as a legal (judicial) officer at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. He has served as a special officer to Chief Justice Tun Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim in 2003. In 2007, he was appointed as a Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court judge. He also once held the position as chairman of the Kuala Lumpur and Penang Industrial courts.[2][3]
He was the Deputy Head of Civil Division III, Civil Division, Attorney General’s Chamber in 2017 and has served as Kedah State Legal Adviser in 2019. He was previously the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court before being appointed as the Solicitor-General on 25 March 2022.[3]
Honours
[edit]Honours of Malaysia
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Malaysia :
Commander of the Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) – Datuk (2021)
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2024)[4]
Penang :
Officer of the Order of the Defender of State (DSPN) – Dato' (2021)
Kedah :
Knight Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (DSDK) – Dato' (2022)
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References
[edit]- ^ "Ahmad Terrirudin begins duty as new AG". New Straits Times. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Ahmad Terrirudin dilantik sebagai Peguam Negara". BERNAMA. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Ahmad Terrirudin to take over as AG". The Star. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Chief secretary leads recipients of federal awards in conjunction with King's birthday". New Straits Times. 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.