Former chief justice Mohamed Eusoff Chin passes away
Former Malaysian Chief Justice Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin has passed away at the age of 90. He served as the country's top judge from 1999 to 2000 and held various legal positions throughout his long career.
Why it matters
His passing marks the end of a significant era in the Malaysian judiciary, reflecting on the legacy of a long-serving public official.
KUALA LUMPUR: Former chief justice Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin has passed away on Friday (Aug 7). He was 90.
The news was confirmed by his daughter Zuliana, in a statement, who said that her father passed away at 1am and that funeral prayers will be held at Masjid Al-Hidayat in Kelana Jaya.
The Batu Gajah-born Mohamed Eusoff served as chief justice from 1999 to 2000.
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