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Mohamed Zahir Ismail | |
|---|---|
| محمد ظاهر إسماعيل | |
| 6th Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat | |
| In office 14 June 1982 – 14 October 2004 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Prime Minister | Mahathir Mohamad (1982–2003) Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (2003–2004) |
| Deputy | Hee Tien Lai (1982–1983) Abdul Hamid Pawanteh (1984–1986) D. P. Vijandran Mohamed Amin Daud (1986–1990) Ong Tee Keat Juhar Mahiruddin (1990–1999) Lim Si Cheng Muhammad Abdullah (1999–2004) Lim Si Cheng Yusof Yacob (2004–2004) |
| Preceded by | Syed Nasir Ismail |
| Succeeded by | Ramli Ngah Talib |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 March 1924 Alor Setar, Kedah, Unfederated Malay States, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 14 October 2004 (aged 80) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Section 21 Muslim Cemetery, Shah Alam, Selangor |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse | Halimatun Sa'adiah Chik |
| Profession | Advocate, solicitor |
Tun Mohamed Zahir bin Ismail (19 March 1924 – 14 October 2004) was a Malaysian lawyer and politician who served as the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, the lower chamber of the Malaysian Parliament from June 1982 to his death in October 2004. He was the longest-serving officeholder by serving for 22 years, 4 months. He was also the first Chancellor of the International Medical University from 1999 to 2004.