Syed Hamid bin Syed Jaafar Albar is a Malaysian lawyer and former politician who has served as 1st Chancellor of the Asia e University since October 2022. Wikipedia
Born: 1944 (age 80 years), Kampung Melayu, Air Itam, Malaysia
Spouse: Aziah Syed
Parents: Syed Jaafar Albar and Puan Sri Sharifah Fatimah Albar
Previous office: Minister of Home Affairs of Malaysia (2008–2009)
Descendants: Syed Sadiq Obaidi Albar and Syed Naqib Albar
Other political affiliations: Barisan Nasional (BN); (–2018); Pakatan Harapan (PH); (2018–2020); Perikatan Nasional (PN); (2020–2022)