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Late TYT a gentle soul young must emulate

MUKAH: The late former Head of State Tun Abang Mohammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng had a way with words, which gave him a demeanor that endeared him to the people, especially to his Melanau community. Sarawak Melanau Welfare Trust Board chairman Datuk Aidan Wing, for one, recalled how he was swept off his feet when Salahuddin […]

Sarawak police express condolences to family of late TYT Salahuddin

KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Sarawak Contingent expressed their condolences to the family of the late former Head of State Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng. “Condolences to the entire family of the late former Head of State on behalf of the contingent’s police force. “We pray that his soul be placed among the […]

PM pays tribute to late TYT

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has extended his condolences to the family of the late former Head of State Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng, who passed away on Friday (Jan 28). He described Salahuddin as a leader who had contributed greatly for the people of Sarawak and the development of Sarawak. […]

Taib pays last respects to late Salahuddin

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Ragad Kurdi Taib paid their last respects to the late former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Datuk Patinggi Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng at Masjid Jamek in Petra Jaya on Saturday. Taib and his wife arrived at the mosque at […]

Memories of Tun Salahuddin

Not everyone has the opportunity to live for a hundred years or a century. Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng was among the fortunate few. I had the opportunity to get to know Tun Salahuddin closely in 2009 when he and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Hajah Norkiah asked me to write a biography. […]

Salahuddin’s passing a great loss to state: CM

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg jas described the passing of former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Datuk Patinggi Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng as a great loss to the state. He said Tun Salahuddin was a prominent warrior during the formation of Malaysia as he was a leader interviewed […]

Late TYT simple, friendly person

SEBUYAU: The late former Head of State Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng was a simple, friendly and unpretentious person. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi (pic) surmised his person in this manner having been his accompanying minister back in the day. He said this when met by the reporters at Rural Transformation Centre […]

Late TYT made huge contribution

KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki has described the late former Head of State Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng as a leader who had contributed significantly to Sarawak. “He was the Governor twice. During his reign as Governor, he did a fantastic job and the people lived in peace, prosperity and harmony,” he said. […]

A great loss to the Melanau community

BY NATASHA JEE & AINI SELIKANG KUCHING: Melanau elected representatives in the states today described the passing of the former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Datuk Patinggi Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng as a great loss to the Melanau community. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister and Dalat assemblywoman, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said […]

Ragad extends condolences to late TYT’s family

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib has expressed her condolences to the family of the late former Head of State Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng. “Our deepest condolences to the family of Tun Pehin Sri Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin on […]