Dr Sim pays tributes to Taib
KUCHING: Sarawak lost another great ‘Anak Sarawak’ with the passing of Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. “Tun was my late father Tan Sri Datuk Amar Sim Kheng Hong’s political partner, chief of his cabinet, a family friend, and my Sarawak Heart Foundation chairman,” he said […]
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 […]
Dr Sim among 1,400 award recipients
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian heads the lists of 1,447 recipients of the state awards and medals in conjunction with the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s 87th birthday. Dr Sim will be conferred the Datuk Amar Bintang Kenyalang (DA) award which carries the title ‘Datuk Amar’. While […]
Raghad: Stop spreading lies about TYT’s health
KUCHING: Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib is disappointed with the actions of irresponsible parties spreading misinformation regarding the health status of Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. Raghad, in her official Instagram account, said the act of spreading fake news claiming that Taib had died was an inhumane act. Her […]
Taib will return, says Premier
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, who is currently overseas, will return to Sarawak once he has fully recovered, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Updating Abdul Taib’s health status, he told reporters that a statement has already been issued through Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier […]
Abdul Taib — life of a political gladiator
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. – John C. Maxwell, American author It has taken 60 years — for the lifelong dream, to build on foundations of poverty, war, and strife — to become a united country ushering in its diamond anniversary on September 16, 2023. […]
Miri to host TYT’s 86th birthday do
MIRI: This year’s head of state, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmdud’s 86th birthday celebration will be held in Miri with a total 86 contingents taking part in the three-day event which is scheduled to kick off on October 7. According to Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin who is also the event organising […]
