Nancy Shukri’s office facilitates swift repatriation of deceased Sarawakian from South Korea
KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has taken prompt action to coordinate the repatriation process for Sarawakian Nur Haslinda Abdullah who passed away in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec 25. Efforts have been actively undertaken by the office of the Santubong Member of Parliament to streamline the documentation process among the […]
Former RTM announcer Coma Smith passes on at 70
KUCHING: The media fraternity today mourned the passing of Coma Smith, Sarawak’s former Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) radio announcer. Born on July 19, 1953, he passed away at 10.59 am this morning at the age of 70. Coma’s youngest daughter, Vannesa said her dad succumbed to a heart attack. “My father was admitted to Sarawak […]
Legendary drummer Lewis Pragasam dies at 66
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s legendary drummer and Asia’s percussionist extraordinaire Lewis Pragasam died of a heart attack at 3 am today. According to his official Facebook fan page, Pragasam, 66, drew his last breath at Beacon Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. “Rest In Peace. Lewis Pragasam passed away at 3 am. Due to a heart attack,” said […]
Family members urged to contact hospital
BAU: Bau Hospital urgently needs public assistance to locate the family members of an octogenarian who recently passed away. The deceased, 83-year-old Chin Chai Loong, resided at the hospital for the last three years, and there is no record of any visits during this time. His initial address is in Matang. For any information regarding […]
Lihan’s leadership leaves indelible mark, says Senate president
KUALA LUMPUR: Senate president Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has extended his heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy to the family of the late Datuk Lihan Jok following the somber occasion of his passing. He said that the late Lihan was a distinguished individual who served with utmost dedication as the two-term […]
Lihan Jok passes away at 66
KUCHING: Former two-term Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Lihan Jok passed away at Miri Hospital today (Nov 16) at 12.42 pm due to kidney complications. The former Telang Usan assemblyman, 66, leaves behind his wife, Datin Freda Mujan Jok, a Kayan from Long Atip and four children. The wake will be held at Lot 7513, Sunshine […]
National football legend Harun Jusoh dies at 75
KUALA TERENGGANU: National football legend Harun Jusoh, 75, who played in the Munich Olympics in 1972, died at 4.15 pm yesterday. He died at his home in Kampung Che Kundur, Batu Burok, after being bedridden for the last five years due to arthritis. His wife Sharifah Azizah Syed Omar, 72, said her late husband developed […]
Abang Jo says death of Bujang Nor a great loss to Sarawak
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg described the passing of Tan Sri Datuk Amar Bujang Nor as a great loss to Sarawak. Abang Johari said the late Bujang Nor had contributed significantly to the development of Sarawak, especially in the transition to industrial development. “In fact, the late Bujang Nor was […]
Sarawak’s fourth State Sec Bujang Nor passes away
KUCHING: Tan Sri Datuk Amar Bujang Mohd Nor, a former Sarawak State Secretary, passed away yesterday (Oct 10). The late Bujang, 88, passed away at the Normah Medical Specialist Centre here at 8.40pm. Born on Aug 8, 1935 and raised in Kampung No. 5, Sungai Lajim, Bujang Mohd Nor will be buried at the Samariang […]
EC notified of Jepak state seat vacancy
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Assembly has notified the Election Commission (EC) of the vacancy for the N67 Jepak state seat following the death of its incumbent, Datuk Talib Zulpilip last Friday. State Legislative Assembly speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said he had submitted an email to EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh […]
