KUCHING: Sarawak Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, visited the home of the late Datuk Seri Bo’ Tajang Laing for the wake ceremony today at Bukit Antu here.
The pair arrived at the residence at 3:35 pm, and paid their last respect to the late Tajang, who passed away at the age of 100 years old.
Tajang was widely regarded as a towering figure in Sarawak’s political and social landscape, particularly for his lifelong advocacy for rural development and education.
Born on February 22, 1926, Tajang was raised in the interior of Sarawak. He also witnessed Malaysia’s transformation first-hand from the pre-independence era to playing a role in matters related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).
Tajang also served as a state minister in Sarawak’s first Cabinet under Chief Minister, Tan Sri Stephen Kalong Ningkan, helping to lay the foundation for the state’s early governance.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
