King, Queen express condolences to Salahuddin’s family
KUCHING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have expressed their condolences to the family of former Head of State Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng, who passed away on Friday (Jan 28). A post on Istana Negara’s official Facebook page on Saturday (Jan […]
Minister, Layar rep speak highly of Masing
KUCHING: It is now up to the people to continue the good fight left behind by Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing, said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Local Government and Housing Minister said the late deputy chief minister had spent the better part of his life serving and fighting for […]
A mentor, a boss, a leader and a friend
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Brodie broke down in tears after paying her last respects to the late Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. Speaking to the media at Masing’s residence here, she recalled serving with the late PRS party president and deputy chief minister for 36 years […]
Bintulu MP saddened by Masing’s passing
BINTULU: Progressive Democratic Party president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing yesterday (Oct 31). The Bintulu MP, on his Facebook post, described the demise of the Parti Rakyat Sarawak president, who was also his colleague […]
Kapit has changed, thanks to Masing
KAPIT: The passing of the late Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing yesterday (Oct 31) was a great loss not only to Sarawak but also the people of Kapit and Baleh in general. Political Secretary to the Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Lidam Assan, who pointed this out, […]
A great loss to state: Soon Koh
KUCHING: The passing of Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has, undoubtedly, saddened all parties, regardless of their political stance. Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president and Masing’s former colleague Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said Masing’s untimely departure was definitely a great loss to Sarawak. “Both my wife and I […]
Keadilan Sarawak shocked to learn of Masing’s passing
KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak said it was shocked to learn that Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing had passed away at 7.05am yesterday. The State Leadership Council (MPN) Keadilan Sarawak, in a statement, said, “We mourn the passing of Masing who was one of the highest leaders in the Sarawak government. […]
Remembering Masing for his encouragement and support
SIBU: Bukit Assek Assemblywoman Irene Chang said she would always remember the late Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing for his encouragement and support to her. Commenting on Masing’s passing on Sunday (Oct 31), Chang recalled that he came to pay his last respects to her late husband Wong Ho […]
A great Sarawak leader
KUCHING: Malaysian Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri described the late Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing as a great Sarawak leader. She added that as the PRS president and Deputy Chief Minister II, Masing, 72, had great experience and was sincere in fighting for the needs of the people […]
State leaders express sadness, surprise and shock
Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing died at Normah Sarawak Medical Centre (NSMC), Petra Jaya here at 7.05am on Sunday (Oct 31). He was 72. Masing is survived by his wife Puan Sri Corrine Masing and two children. The PRS president was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Sarawak General Hospital […]
