Taib passes away at age 87
KUCHING: Former Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, passed away at 4.40 am at a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur today. He was 87. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who confirmed Taib’s demise, said a state funeral will be held at […]
Former TYT undergoing treatment at home
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has confirmed that former Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is currently undergoing treatment at his private residence here and is in ‘OK’ condition. “He (Taib) is still under treatment at home. We have nurses and doctors from Normah Medical Specialist Centre. […]
Police confirm former TYT at his residence
KUCHING: Former head of state Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is confirmed to be receiving treatment at his private residence in Demak Jaya here. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata told this to reporters after the launch of the Chinese New Year ‘Ops Selamat’ at the Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters today. “Yes, Tun is […]
Claim of Taib Mahmud taken away not true – IGP
PETALING JAYA: The allegation that the former Yang di Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, has been taken away and his whereabouts are not known to family members is not true, said Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said the whereabouts of Abdul Taib are known to his siblings, lawyers […]
Prayers held for departed former TYT, Maksak Women chairperson
KUCHING: Malaysian Government Servants Welfare and Sports Council (Maksak) Sarawak Women Education Bureau organised a yasin, tahlil and tazkirah recitation ceremony at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly surau on Thursday (Feb 3). The ceremony was held to commemorate the late Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng, the former Head of State who passed away last Friday, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Salahuddin only TYT to serve twice in office
KUCHING: Former Head of State Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng passed away at the age of 100 at the Normah Specialist Medical Center here, at 11.45pm on Friday (Jan 28). His remains were taken to the Masjid Jamek in Petra Jaya for the last respects between 10.30am to 12pm on Saturday (Jan 29) and […]
Son of former TYT Salahuddin reminisces their time together
KUCHING: The son of the late former Head of State Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng, Muhammad Hafizul, said that he will miss the time he had spent with his father along the years. The 26-year-old, who is the first son from Salahuddin’s second wife, the late Toh Puan Norkiah @ Rokiah Bagong said that […]
