KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have expressed their condolences to the family of former Federal Police (Bukit Aman) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Tan Sri Zaman Khan Rahim Khan, who passed away on Saturday (Sept 11).

       Describing his passing as a great loss to the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the country, Their Majesties were also saddened by Zaman Khan’s demise and hoped that his family will be patient and remain strong during this time of grief.

       "Their Majesties also appreciate his service, deeds and contributions to the people and the country.

       "Their Majesties pray that his soul will be blessed by Allah SWT and placed among the righteous,” read the statement posted on Istana Negara’s official Facebook page.

       Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob also extended his condolences to the family of Zaman Khan.

       In a post on his official Facebook account, Ismail Sabri said the Malaysian Family has lost a highly respected personality in the area of security and public order.

       "As former Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief and Prisons Department director-general, Allahyarham was very firm and committed to strengthening security and public order throughout his service.

       "My condolences to Allahyarham’s family on the passing of their loved one and I pray that they will remain patient and strong in this time of grief. May his soul be placed among the righteous,” he said.

       Zaman Khan, 80, passed away at the Institut Jantung Negara here at 10.15am and the burial is scheduled at the Bukit Kiara Islamic Cemetery after Asar prayers.

       Zaman Khan was Bukit Aman CID director from 1989 to 1993 and handled a number of high-profile cases including the cases of notorious robber Botak Chin (Wong Swee Chin) and gangster P. Kalimuthu or Bentong Kali.

       He had also served as the Selangor police chief from 1975 to 1978 and ended his service in the uniformed forces as Prisons Department director-general in 1997. - Bernama