KOTA KINABALU – Former federal minister and Sabah veteran politician Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Gilong died today at the age of 88.
According to his granddaughter, Cheri Gilong Avriett, Ghani died of old age at 12.12am at Hospital Queen Elizabeth here.
In sharing news of Ghani's passing on Facebook, Cheri and his son-in-law, Norman Radzuan, asked the people to pray for his soul to be placed among the righteous.
Ghani had served under the first three prime ministers of Malaysia, with his last portfolio being works and public service minister in 1978.
Ghani, who was born on May 30, 1932 in Kg Matan, Ranau, was one of key leaders from Sabah involved in the formation of Malaysia. – Bernama, March 6, 2021
