DPM, ministers extend condolences to Arthur and family
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and cabinet ministers extended condolences to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup and family on the passing of Tan Sri Joseph Kurup who died yesterday. Ahmad Zahid, representing the Barisan Nasional (BN) party, expressed heartfelt condolences to Arthur and […]
Sabah lost an exceptional leader with Joseph Kurup’s passing: Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has lost an experienced and exceptional leader with the passing of Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) founder Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Expressing sympathy and condolences to the late leader’s family, Hajiji said he had worked alongside Joseph as an assistant minister in the Sabah Ministry […]
Joseph Kurup an icon of Sabah politics
KOTA KINABALU: The passing of Tan Sri Joseph Kurup who died at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur last night is a big loss to his state Sabah which he had served with distinction. Joseph, 79, born in Tambunan on Dec 15, 1944, has a legal background, a Diploma in Public Administration from […]
Lone survivor of Batang Baleh boat tragedy passes away
KUCHING: The sole survivor of the Batang Baleh boat tragedy in Kapit on Mar 7, passed away at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) yesterday (Mar 19). Muhammad Firdaus Ngui Abdullah @ Moses Ngui, 47, was the only individual among the five men onboard the ill-fated vessel to be rescued after it capsized. His demise was […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
He meant a lot to me, says Ragad
KUCHING: Toh Puan Ragad Kurdi Taib, the wife of late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, expressed her sadness over the passing of her husband. “It is with great sadness to announce the passing of my husband, YABhg Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud early this morning. No words could describe how much he meant […]
