Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Mutang, known for his loyalty and Christian faith, a great loss to Orang Ulu community

BY GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: The late Datuk Mutang Tagal, remembered for his loyalty and Christian faith, leaves behind a profound legacy that resonates deeply within the Sarawakian community, especially among the Orang Ulu. Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau fondly reminisces about Mutang’s unwavering loyalty, both to his Christian beliefs and to the political parties […]

Mutang’s passing deeply felt by Puncak Borneo MP, Bandar Kuching MP

KUCHING: A father figure, that’s what the late Senate president Datuk Mutang Tagal was to me, said Datuk Willie Mongin. The Puncak Borneo MP said that Mutang always provided advice to him, and they often exchanged thoughts on national politics and the development of the country, particularly Sarawak. “Feeling a sense of sadness and melancholy […]

Loss of Senate President Mutang Tagal

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the Federal Works Minister, expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal. Nanta shared that Mutang was not only a political comrade but also a close friend to him and his family. He reminisced about their shared history, as Mutang had worked alongside Nanta’s […]

Zahid praises the late Mutang as a highly respected man

KUCHING: The late Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal has made many sacrifices for the community and the nation. In stating this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the deceased’s services, contributions, and sacrifice will always be remembered. “This morning, we received sad news about the passing of a great national figure, […]

Fadillah sorrowful by demise of Senator Mutang

KUCHING: Sarawak mourns the loss of a distinguished leader and respected figure who made significant contributions to the country’s development, particularly Sarawak said Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister expressed his condolences via his Facebook post yesterday after receiving the news of the passing of Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of […]

SUPP saddened over passing of Senate president Mutang Tagal

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is saddened over the passing of Senate president Datuk Mutang Tagal. SUPP president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said Mutang’s death is a loss to Sarawak and also Malaysia. “Mutang passed away quite suddenly after medical evacuation from Baku, Azerbaijan to National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur. “He […]

DUN pays tribute to late Mutang

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) observed a minute of silence to mourn the passing of Dewan Negara Speaker Datuk Mutang Tagal. Mutang, 70, passed away at the National Heart Institute (IJN), Kuala Lumpur, at 11.46 am on Friday (May 10). DUN Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang, presiding over the afternoon session, called upon […]

Senator’s passing is a great loss to the country says Anwar

KUCHING: Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal passing is undoubtedly a great loss to the people of Sarawak and the country said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “The late Senator was the first Dayak person to be appointed as Senate President. “His contributions and sacrifices will surely be remembered by the people forever,” said the Prime Minister […]

A loss to the nation

THE passing of Senator Datuk Mutang Tagal is a huge loss to the nation, Sarawak, the legal fraternity, and the business community. Expressing his condolences to the late’s family, Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki highlighted Mutang’s historical achievement as the first Dayak Senate President in February this year. “He was a true Anak Sarawak and […]

A leader remembered

THE late Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal was a proud leader of the Lun Bawang community and was committed to reforming the Malaysian Parliament, said Tan Sri Johari Abdul. The Dewan Rakyat Speaker said that Mutang was deeply concerned about the welfare of the Malaysian people. “His passing is a great loss to all. On behalf of […]