[PENERBITAN USM] Where Honour Stood: The Life and Legacy of Tun Hanif Omar (L91)

Tajuk: Where Honour Stood: The Life and Legacy of Tun Hanif Omar

ISBN: 9786294600751

Penulis: Abdul Rahmat Omar, Zaidi Azmi

Penerbit: Penerbit USM

Muka Surat: 314

Halaman: Hitam Putih

Tahun Terbitan: 2026

Format: Soft Cover

Berat (kg): 0.48kg

Dimensi (cm): 1cm x 24cm x 16cm

SINOPSIS

''In times of upheaval, nations are shaped by those who stand firm.''

Where Honour Stood traces the life and public service of Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar, one of Malaysia’s most consequential law enforcement leaders. From his formative years during the turbulence of the Japanese Occupation to his tenure as Inspector-General of Police in a nation confronting insurgency, civil unrest, and political uncertainty, his journey mirrors some of the most defining chapters of Malaysia’s modern history.

Blending personal memory with historical record, this biography brings to light untold stories from 13 May, the long shadow of the Emergency, and crises such as Memali—times when the line between order and chaos was tested. It examines the burdens of authority, the demands of state responsibility, and the moral discipline required to lead when stability itself was at stake.

At once a national history and a son's remembrance of his father, Where Honour Stood stands as a testament to the kind of honour that does not seek attention, but remains steady when history demands it.