JOHOR BARU – Former Johor speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Aziz, who died due to old age and kidney problems yesterday, was buried at the Bukit Aliff Muslim cemetery here at about 10am today.
His remains were brought to the cemetery after funeral prayers – led by state Islamic Religious Council adviser Datuk Noh Gadut at Mohamad’s residence near here – were held.
At the cemetery, the reading of the talkin (prayer for the deceased) was led by Johor chief imam Makhadzir Abdan Al-Hafiz. Among those present were Menteri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad and state Secretary Datuk Azmi Rohani.
Mohamad was state speaker from 2013 to 2018. He was also Parit Yaani assemblyman and Sri Gading MP from 1986 to 2013. He died at Sultan Ismail Hospital here at 9.50pm last night.
The former Sri Gading Umno division chief was also the party’s permanent deputy chairman from 2009 to 2017.
Mohamad’s eldest son, Abdul Shukur, told reporters that his father was admitted to the hospital due to kidney problems about a week ago, and lost his appetite two days ago.
On behalf of his father, Shukur apologised for any wrongs that his old man had done, especially during his involvement in politics.
“I also thank those who have prayed for my father,” he added. – Bernama, December 25, 2020
