Three more UPSI students laid to rest after Gerik highway tragedy

JERTIH, Terengganu: Three more Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, who were killed in the road crash on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Gerik, Perak, on Monday, were laid to rest early today. The remains of Fatin Nasrien Fadil, 22, were buried at the Kampung Kerandang Cemetery here at 4:10 am. Around 100 people, including […]
Commando who perished in flash flood incident laid to rest

KUCHING: The remains of LKpl Mohd Afandi Jahwin, a member of the 21 Commando Unit who drowned in a flash flood incident during an operation in Banding, Perak, were laid to rest at the Kampung Jemoreng Cemetery, Matu last night. The late soldier’s body arrived at Sibu Airport at 6.25pm yesterday, received with full military […]
Three teen victims laid to rest

LUNDU: Three teenage victims of a tragic boat accident in Sungai Batang Kayan were laid to rest at Kampung Selampit Cemetery today (Aug 23). The burial ceremony began with the interment of 14-year-old Alsma Jithil, followed by 16-year-old Helena Fasha Petrus at 10.44 am. Both students were buried side by side after a solemn prayer […]
Temenggong Abdul Rahman laid to rest

MIRI: The city bid farewell to a revered community leader, Temenggong Dato Abdul Rahman Fadzail, who passed away peacefully at Miri Hospital on Sunday at the age of 82. The late Abdul Rahman was known for his dedication and commitment to serving the local community.His passing had left a void, and he would be deeply […]
Bravery award recipient Corporal Etim Jam laid to rest

BY LEONG Z-KEEN KUCHING: It was a somber atmosphere at the Heroes’ Grave at Jalan Taman Budaya here as national hero, Corporal (Rtd) Etim Jam was laid to rest on Friday (June 7). Etim, 83, was one of the last six recipients of Malaysia’s highest honour – the Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa medal, and had […]
Former Balingian assemblyman laid to rest

KUCHING: Former Balingian assemblyman Datuk Abdul Ajis Abdul Majeed was laid to rest at Raudhatul Sakinah Cemetery in Samariang here today. The passing of Abdul Ajis, 73, was felt especially among family members and close friends. Sadness filled the air and family members wept while listening to the reading of the ‘talqin’ and prayers to […]
Two chopper tragedy victims laid to rest in Kedah

YAN: Petty officer TNL Noor Rahiza Anuar, 39, who died in the helicopter tragedy in Lumut, Perak, on Tuesday (Apr 23), was laid to rest with full military honours at the Masjid Haji Nyak Gam Muslim Cemetery in Kampung Ruat here at 9.55 pm last night. A somber atmosphere enveloped the cemetery as Noor Rahiza’s […]
Taib laid to rest at Demak Jaya

BY FASIHA KHUSHIRI & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: The rain accentuated the solemn tone at the funeral service for the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, who was laid to rest at his final resting place in Demak Jaya. He was buried beside his first wife, Allahyarhamah Puan Sri Datuk Patinggi Laila Taib, who died […]
Daud Kilau laid to rest

BAGAN DATUK: The remains of legendary singer, the late Datuk M Daud Kilau were laid to rest at the Kampung Sungai Balai Baroh Muslim cemetery here at 2.30 pm today. The burial was attended by close acquaintances, relatives, and local residents. Earlier, funeral prayers for the late singer were carried out at Tuminah Hamidi Mosque […]
Late Simon Dembab Maja laid to rest in Selindung

ENGKILILI: The late Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Simon Dembab Maja was laid to rest in his home town Selindung, here on Wednesday (Jan 26). According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion attended the burial ceremony to pay his last respect. The late Simon was […]