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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Beloved Samarahan figure Siti RM3 dies
KUCHING: Beloved figure Siti Kadir or popularly known as ‘Siti RM3’ by residents in Kota Samarahan passed away around 11:50am at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here today (Jan 10). News of her passing has prompted an outpour of condolences from netizens across social media platforms. One tribute came from Facebook user Ghafar Zarul, who fondly […]
First Wanita MCA chief Rosemary Chow dies
KUALA LUMPUR: The first Wanita MCA chief, Tan Sri Rosemary Chow Poh Kheng, died yesterday. She was 96. News of her death was shared by MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong on Facebook. Wee conveyed his condolences to the family of Chow, saying her death was a big loss to the country and […]
Fahmi conveys condolences to family of journalist Siti Nor Hafiza
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has extended his condolences to the family of entertainment journalist Siti Nor Hafiza Kamarudin, who died in London yesterday. “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Just this evening, I made a post about journalist Fiza Kamaruddin being in critical condition in a London hospital. “I received sad news. She has […]
Veteran Tamil actor and politician Vijayakanth dies
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran Tamil actor and politician Vijayakanth, widely known as “Captain” among his fans, passed away this morning at a private hospital in Chennai, India. The 71-year-old actor had been undergoing treatment for pneumonia since Nov 20 and had also tested positive for Covid-19. Some Indian news portals reported he was on ventilatory support […]
Next-of-kin of deceased patient sought
KUCHING: Miri Hospital is currently searching for the next of kin of the late Tay Joo Leng, whose address is Lot 509, Pujut 3B, Miri. The hospital stated that he had gone to the hospital for further treatment on his own. The patient was subsequently admitted to the Men’s Medical Ward (Ward 5), Miri Hospital, […]
