Tellian rep, PKR express sympathies
KUCHING: Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine expressed his condolences over the passing of the late former Head of State Tun Pehin Seri Taib Mahmud. “May his soul be showered with mercy and placed among the believers. Rest in peace, Tun Taib,” he said in Facebook post. Similarly, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in its Facebook post extended […]
I owe it to Tun, says Dr Annuar
SIBU: The late former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud stressed the need for leaders to should serve all communities, not just their own – a sentiment deeply resonating with Datuk Dr. Annuar Rapaee. The Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development recounted Taib imparting this advice during a car ride […]
Taib guided me in politics: Nancy
KUCHING: Former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s passing is a great loss not only to Sarawak but also to the nation, said Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The federal Women, Family and Community Development Minister expressed her condolences to the family of the former Head of State and former Chief Minister who […]
Malaysians have lost a great man: Zahid Hamidi
KUCHING: The demise of Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud marks a significant loss for Malaysians, especially the people of Sarawak, as he played a crucial role in governing and driving the success of Sarawak. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi conveyed his condolences to the former Head of State’s family via […]
State declares two-day mourning period
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has declared a two-day mourning period today and tomorrow (Feb 22). According to a press statement from the Sarawak government flags should be flown at half-mast throughout Sarawak during the official mourning period. “It is with deep sorrow that the former Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, […]
We’ve lost a revered leader, says Works Minister
KUCHING: The nation is deeply saddened by the passing of former Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, who passed on early this morning in Kuala Lumpur. Expressing his condolences, federal Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi extended his heartfelt sympathies to the family of Taib, praying for strength for the family during […]
A big loss to state and nation, says Fadillah
KUCHING: The passing of Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is a significant loss not only for Sarawak but also for the nation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is the Petra Jaya MP, expressed his sadness and condolences following the the death of the former Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak early […]
A statesman and unifier, says Fatimah
KUCHING: Former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is remembered as a statesman and unifier, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister expressed her condolences to the late former Sarawak Governor, highlighting his legacy of fostering unity and progress. She said Taib was instrumental in […]
Taib was my mentor: MBKS Mayor
KUCHING: Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Datuk Wee Hong Seng considers the late former Tuan Yang Di-pertua Tun Pehin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud as his great mentor. In his latest Facebook post, he said Taib had always challenged him (Wee) to do better. “I remember that he (Tun Taib) has taken an early […]
Dr Sim pays tributes to Taib
KUCHING: Sarawak lost another great ‘Anak Sarawak’ with the passing of Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. “Tun was my late father Tan Sri Datuk Amar Sim Kheng Hong’s political partner, chief of his cabinet, a family friend, and my Sarawak Heart Foundation chairman,” he said […]
