THE administration of the Madani government today expressed its condolences to the family of former Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, who died early today.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a message on Facebook, also expressed his condolences to the people of Sarawak for their loss.
“Saddened by the passing of the former Yang di-Pertua Negeri and Chief Minister of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Hj Abdul Taib Mahmud early this morning.
“We, especially the people of Sarawak, lost a respected statesman,” said the prime minister.
Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said Taib’s deeds and services to the country and Sarawak will always be remembered forever.
“Al-Fatihah,” he said.
Taib, 87, died at a hospital in Kuala Lumpur at 4.40am today. His remains were taken to the National Mosque for funeral rites before being brought back to Kuching for burial. – Bernama, February 21, 2024.
