THE FIRST CITY MAYOR
Yg. Bhg. Dato' Umar bin Haji Abu was born on June 22 1943 in Kg. Durian Daun, Mesjid Tanah, Melaka. Datuk Umar Bin Haji Abu had an illustrious career in the civil service and held various senior positions, including being the first Mayor of Ipoh from 1988 until 1993. After completing his service as Mayor of Ipoh, he was appointed as Director and Chairman of MEASAT Global Berhad on 25th August 1998. He is also the Chairman of the Audit Committee since September 1998 and served as Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of MEASAT Global Berhad. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from Universiti Malaya and a Diploma in Development Administration from the University of Birmingham, UK. He also had held the position as Secretary General of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Malaysia before his retirement. He was also a board member of Bougainvillea Club Berhad.
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