People’s welfare Taib’s priority: Community leaders
MIRI: The late former Head of the State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was a dedicated leader who always prioritised the welfare of the rakyat. “Throughout his tenure, he worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the people in Sarawak. His focus on serving the rakyat was unwavering, and he was always ready to […]
Taib played a key role in Sarawak’s progress: Sarawak DAP chief
KUCHING: Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen has extended his deepest condolences to the family of the late Pehin Sri Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud following his passing this morning. The Padungan assemblyman said though he had disagreements on certain policies during Taib’s tenure as chief minister, it was undeniable that the leader played a pivotal […]
Ismail Sabri: Taib had good ties with Putrajaya
KUCHING: The late Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud had consistently upheld unity between the state and federal governments, which was crucial for the nation’s enduring prosperity, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The former prime minister took to Facebook today to express his condolences on Taib’s passing, stating that his services […]
Taib PBB’s pillar of strength: Dr Rundi
KUCHING: The passing of former Head of State and pillar of Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud represents a significant loss for Sarawak, said Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) highlighted Taib’s contributions to Sarawak, stating that he was the “real […]
Wan Junaidi attends Conference of Rulers
KUCHING: The Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar attended the 265th Meeting of the Conference of Rulers at the Istana Negara this morning. Accompanying Tun Dr Wan Junaidi to the meeting was Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who is the Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment and Second […]
‘Diamond’ that has illuminated Sarawak is now no more: Juanda
KUCHING: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr. Juanda Jaya regards Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s passing as the loss of the ‘firus’ (last diamond) of Sarawak Darul Hana (old Sarawak). “The passing of the last Darul Hana’s ‘diamond’ (Perginya firus terakhir Darul Hana) today is the saddest day for […]
Uggah: Taib architect of modern Sarawak
KUCHING: The passing of former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is a great loss to Sarawak and the country. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas described Taib as a truly great master planner and architect of a modern, united and progressive Sarawak. “He indeed played a very important role in […]
Leaders pay respects to late Taib at National Mosque
KUCHING: The Dewan Syarahan Utama of the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur was filled with solemnity today as the nation bid farewell to the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. The ceremony provided an opportunity for the country’s leaders and the public to pay their last respects to the former Head of State of […]
Taib has brought about much progress, says Najib
KUCHING: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Sarawak has lost a respected political figure with the passing of the former Tuan Yang Di-pertua (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. “Throughout his tenure as the chief minister and later as the TYT, his close relationship with the federal administration and the prime […]
Former state AG says he has lost a true friend
KUCHING: “I have lost a great leader and a true friend,” lamented former state Attorney-General Datuk Seri JC Fong following the passing of Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. In expressing his sadness, Fong recalled how Taib provided him with the opportunity to serve in the public service. “It was an honour and privilege to […]
