Condolences pour in for PEKEMA Sarawak president
BY TANIA LAM & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Words of condolences and fond memories of the late Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia (PEKEMA) Sarawak branch president Tan Sri Abang Khalid Abang Marzuki have poured in following his passing on Friday (Feb 4). Abang Khalid, 74, breathed his last at 5.43 am at Pantai […]
CM pays tribute to Abang Khalid
BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has described the late Tan Sri Abang Khalid Marzuki as a person who contributed a lot to the development of the community. He said that all the successes achieved by the Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia […]
He will be missed, says niece
KUCHING: The passing of Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia (PEKEMA) Sarawak branch president Tan Sri Abang Khalid Abang Marzuki is a huge loss to his family members, the business community as well as the public at large. His niece, Irma Osman said, “He is going to be missed because he was very […]
Charismatic sports leader passes away
KUCHING: Sarawak lost a charismatic sports leader on Friday (Feb 4) following the passing of Tan Sri Abang Khalid Marzuki. The late Abang Khalid, 74, who was the president of Sarawak Sepak Takraw Association (PSS), drew his last breath at 5.43am at Pantai Hospital in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, due to Stage 3 bowel cancer. PSS […]
Late TYT a gentle soul young must emulate
MUKAH: The late former Head of State Tun Abang Mohammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng had a way with words, which gave him a demeanor that endeared him to the people, especially to his Melanau community. Sarawak Melanau Welfare Trust Board chairman Datuk Aidan Wing, for one, recalled how he was swept off his feet when Salahuddin […]
Memories of Tun Salahuddin
Not everyone has the opportunity to live for a hundred years or a century. Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng was among the fortunate few. I had the opportunity to get to know Tun Salahuddin closely in 2009 when he and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Hajah Norkiah asked me to write a biography. […]
Salahuddin’s passing a great loss to state: CM
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg jas described the passing of former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Datuk Patinggi Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng as a great loss to the state. He said Tun Salahuddin was a prominent warrior during the formation of Malaysia as he was a leader interviewed […]
Late TYT simple, friendly person
SEBUYAU: The late former Head of State Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng was a simple, friendly and unpretentious person. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi (pic) surmised his person in this manner having been his accompanying minister back in the day. He said this when met by the reporters at Rural Transformation Centre […]
Late TYT made huge contribution
KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki has described the late former Head of State Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng as a leader who had contributed significantly to Sarawak. “He was the Governor twice. During his reign as Governor, he did a fantastic job and the people lived in peace, prosperity and harmony,” he said. […]
A great loss to the Melanau community
BY NATASHA JEE & AINI SELIKANG KUCHING: Melanau elected representatives in the states today described the passing of the former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Datuk Patinggi Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng as a great loss to the Melanau community. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister and Dalat assemblywoman, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said […]