appointment As Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Melaka
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Tun Syed Zahiruddin Bin Syed Hassan (1975 - 1984)
As Tun Syed Zahiruddin’s service and vast experience during serving the government, he was appointed as Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Melaka by Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke V, Al-Sultan Almu’tasimu Billhi Muhibbuddin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Badlishah on 19th May 1975.
Tun Syed Zahiruddin Syed Hassan has served as Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka for nine and half years from 1975 to 1984. During his service as Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Malacca Chief Minister that has been served under him was Datuk Setia Hj. Abdul Ghani bin Ali (1st August 1972 to 10th July 1978), Datuk Seri Hj. Mohamed Adib bin Hj. Mohd Adam (11th July 1978 to 26th April 1982) And sixth Chief Minister, Tan Sri Hj. Abdul Rahim bin Datuk Tamby Chik from 27th April 1982.
Tun Syed Zahiruddin is one of Four Big People (Orang Besar Empat) to Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Shah Sultan Azlan, Sultan of Perak since November 1984 and in year 1986 he was appointed as Pro Chancellor of University Malaya.