KUALA LUMPUR – The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today extended their condolences to the family of former Rural and Regional Development Minister Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin, who died last night.
In a statement posted on Istana Negara’s Facebook page, His Majesty expressed sadness over the passing of Abdul Aziz and hoped that the family would be patient and strong in the face of adversity.
“His deeds and contributions to the people and the country are very much appreciated. May Allah bless his soul and place him among the righteous and the pious,” His Majesty said.
Meanwhile, Muhyiddin said he knew Abdul Aziz and that he was a person who was dedicated to fighting for the wellbeing of the people and rural development.
"My family and I extend our condolences to the family of Allahyarham over the loss of their dearly beloved.
"Let us together pray that Allahyarham's soul is blessed and that he may be placed among the righteous," he said in a posting on his official Facebook site.
Abdul Aziz, who suffered from a heart ailment, died at the Ara Damansara Medical Centre in Shah Alam, Selangor at 11.52pm yesterday. He was 82.
He was laid to rest in Gopeng, Perak after the dawn prayers today. – Bernama, October 17, 2020
