I Will Never Beg by Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad

I Will Never Beg by Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad

'I Will Never Beg' chronicles the journey of Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad from his humble beginnings in a poor village to his retirement as the Chief Justice of Malaysia. The memoir takes readers back in time from the 1950s to the present, highlighting significant events that have shaped the nation. Written with no reservations, the memoir authentically captures his principles and ethics, showcasing his clear, simple, and precise language, enriched with wit, humor, keen observation, sharp analysis, logical arguments, honesty, and courage. Thus, the title *I Will Never Beg*.

About the Author:
Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad’s life reflects the development of Malaysia, spanning from the Japanese occupation through the Malayan Union, the Federation of Malaya, Malaysia, and to the present day. Rising from a village boy to the Chief Justice of Malaysia, he continued to contribute after retirement, even while enduring pain, and was honored with the national Tokoh Ma’al Hijrah Award 1437 H (2015).

Over a 40-year period, he held various positions in the Attorney General’s Chambers and served as a judge in every court in the country, from the Magistrate's Court to the Federal Court, including the Shariah Court of Appeal and the Special Court. He presided over cases involving a Chief Minister, a former Deputy Prime Minister, and a former Yang di-Pertuan Agong and reigning Ruler of a State. He authored 567 judgments and more than 200 speeches, articles, and working papers, which are accessible on his websites [http://www.tunabdulhamid.my](http://www.tunabdulhamid.my) and [https://tunabdulhamid.me](https://tunabdulhamid.me).

As a civil court judge, he uniquely served on the Shariah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission Malaysia, along with other committees.