Musa bin Hassan, also known as Musa Hassan, is a retired Malaysian police officer with a distinguished law enforcement career.
From September 2006 to September 2010, he was the 8th Inspector-General of Police, leading the Royal Malaysian Police Force.
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- Full name: Musa bin Hassan
- Stage name: Musa Hassan
- Date of birth: September 13, 1951
- Age: 72 years old
- Place of birth: Malaysia
- Nationality: Malaysian
- Occupation: Police
- Height: 1.68m
- Parents: Hassan Azhariand
- Siblings: Fuad Hassan and Jalaluddin Hassan
- Spouse: unknown
- Children: unknown
- Relationship: unknown
- Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Musa Hassan was born on September 13, 1951 in Malaysia. He was raised by his parents. Hassan Azhariand is his father’s name, while details about his mother are not publicly disclosed. Hassan grew up with his two older brothers, Fuad Hassan and Jalaluddin Hassan.
After growing up in Malaysia, Musa attended the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he continued to develop his academic and personal interests. He is Malaysian and Muslim.
Career
Musa Hassan took over as Inspector-General of Police from Mohd Bakri Omar in September 2006, having previously served as Deputy Inspector-General under him. Shortly after his appointment, Hassan was investigated for corruption related to the release of three members of illegal betting syndicates.
However, due to lack of evidence, the Attorney General ordered the Anti-Corruption Agency to close the investigation in July 2007. Hassan’s term was extended for another two years in September 2007 despite having reached mandatory retirement age.
In March 2010, the Home Minister announced that the government would find a replacement for Hassan as Inspector-General of Police. On 13 September 2010, Hassan resigned after more than three years of service, and his deputy Tan Sri Ismail Omar was promoted to the new post.
After retiring, Hassan remained active, accepting speaking engagements to discuss topics related to crime trends and integrity in the police force. From late 2021 to mid-2022, he was involved with an organization that fights human trafficking and organized crime.
Social media
- Instagram name: @hassan_musa_official
- Facebook Name: Musa Hassan
Personal life
Musa Hassan is a private individual who has always maintained a low profile when it comes to sharing details about his personal life. Although he is likely married and has children, he has chosen not to reveal these aspects of his life to the public.
A private person, Mr. Hassan appears to value his privacy and has chosen not to share information about his wife, family or private affairs with the public.
Net worth
Musa Hassan is quite private about his police career, making it difficult to determine his exact net worth.
However, based on available information, his net worth is estimated to range from $1 to $5 million.