Former Chief Justice Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin died on the morning of August 7, 2026, at the age of 90 or 91, according to different reports [1, 2, 3]. He served as Malaysia's second Chief Justice from either September 1994 or early 1995 until 2000, sources say [1, 2, 3].
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Eusoff’s contributions to strengthening Malaysia’s judiciary. He extended condolences to Eusoff’s family, saying, "Condolences to the family of the late Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin, former chief justice, who returned to the mercy of Allah this morning" [1]. The prime minister prayed for Allah SWT’s forgiveness and mercy for Eusoff, concluding with a recitation of Al-Fatihah and wishing his soul to be placed among the righteous and the faithful [1, 2, 3].
Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin was laid to rest at the Section 9 Muslim Cemetery in Kota Damansara [2]. His tenure as Chief Justice marked an important period for the country’s judiciary system.
The precise age at his passing is reported as 90 by some sources [1, 3] and 91 by others [2]. Likewise, the start of his tenure is cited as either 1995 [1, 3] or September 1994 [2].
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted that Eusoff’s service will be remembered and invoked prayers for Allah’s mercy upon him in public statements made the same day [1, 2, 3].
