Bekir sheds light on softer side to Taib
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & FASIHA KHUSHIRI KUCHING: To people out there Pehin Sri Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud would have come across as a hard-nosed politician who brooked no nonsense in his drive to develop Sarawak. But following his funeral here today one of his sons, Datuk Seri Mahmud Abu Bekir, spent a few moments reflecting […]
Taib envisioned Azam as communication development agent
KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (Azam) on Thursday paid tribute to its founder Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud who died a day earlier. Its chairman Datuk William Patrick Nyigor who led a delegation to pay their final respects to Taib whose remains lay in state at the state legislative assembly building said it was Taib […]
I’m here because of Tun, says Razaili
BETONG: Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said he owes his political career to the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. “Because of his trust, I entered the political arena and was given the opportunity to contest for the Beting Maro seat in the 2011 State Election. “With the trust of the late Tun Abdul […]
Taib laid to rest at Demak Jaya
BY FASIHA KHUSHIRI & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: The rain accentuated the solemn tone at the funeral service for the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, who was laid to rest at his final resting place in Demak Jaya. He was buried beside his first wife, Allahyarhamah Puan Sri Datuk Patinggi Laila Taib, who died […]
Brunei Sultan pays final respects to Taib
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & FASIHA KHUSHIRI KUCHING: Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah paid his final respects to former head of state Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud today. Accompanying His Majesty was his son Pengiran Muda Abdul Mateen Bolkiah who arrived at the Demak Mosque for Zohor prayers at 12.50 pm. Hassanal Bolkiah and […]
Taib’s work a reference to other lawmakers
KUCHING: The late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s political acumen and contribution serves as a reference to current and aspiring lawmakers. In stressing this, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the former Head of State and father of modern Sarawak was the architect behind Sarawak’s progress and success. “His great political endeavours will be a ‘priceless […]
Taib played a key role in Sarawak’s progress: Sarawak DAP chief
KUCHING: Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen has extended his deepest condolences to the family of the late Pehin Sri Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud following his passing this morning. The Padungan assemblyman said though he had disagreements on certain policies during Taib’s tenure as chief minister, it was undeniable that the leader played a pivotal […]
Taib PBB’s pillar of strength: Dr Rundi
KUCHING: The passing of former Head of State and pillar of Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud represents a significant loss for Sarawak, said Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) highlighted Taib’s contributions to Sarawak, stating that he was the “real […]
‘Diamond’ that has illuminated Sarawak is now no more: Juanda
KUCHING: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr. Juanda Jaya regards Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s passing as the loss of the ‘firus’ (last diamond) of Sarawak Darul Hana (old Sarawak). “The passing of the last Darul Hana’s ‘diamond’ (Perginya firus terakhir Darul Hana) today is the saddest day for […]
Uggah: Taib architect of modern Sarawak
KUCHING: The passing of former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is a great loss to Sarawak and the country. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas described Taib as a truly great master planner and architect of a modern, united and progressive Sarawak. “He indeed played a very important role in […]
