PETALING JAYA: Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Datuk Seri Ahmad Said Hamdan, 67, was laid to rest at the Islamic Cemetery in Section Nine, Kota Damansara, here, at 11.40am today.
His daughter (second child), Nurul Sabila Ahmad Said, said her father died at his house in Rawang last night at 11.06pm.
“He had a minor heart problem and was treated at the National Heart Institute from April.
“He was discharged on Sept 17 and I brought him to my house.
“However, since yesterday evening he was suffering from breathing difficulties and we managed to gather the whole family to see him,” she said.
Ahmad Said, who leaves behind six children and 12 grandchildren, was the MACC chief from May 14, 2007, to Dec 31, 2009, before being replaced by Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed.
MACC chief Latheefa Koya today expressed condolences on behalf of her staff.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed and Parti Keadilan Rakyat president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also paid their last respects to the late Ahmad Said, Nurul Sabila added. - Bernama