Taib was my mentor: MBKS Mayor
KUCHING: Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Datuk Wee Hong Seng considers the late former Tuan Yang Di-pertua Tun Pehin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud as his great mentor. In his latest Facebook post, he said Taib had always challenged him (Wee) to do better. “I remember that he (Tun Taib) has taken an early […]
Taib passes away at age 87
KUCHING: Former Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, passed away at 4.40 am at a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur today. He was 87. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who confirmed Taib’s demise, said a state funeral will be held at […]
Beloved Samarahan figure Siti RM3 dies
KUCHING: Beloved figure Siti Kadir or popularly known as ‘Siti RM3’ by residents in Kota Samarahan passed away around 11:50am at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here today (Jan 10). News of her passing has prompted an outpour of condolences from netizens across social media platforms. One tribute came from Facebook user Ghafar Zarul, who fondly […]
First Wanita MCA chief Rosemary Chow dies
KUALA LUMPUR: The first Wanita MCA chief, Tan Sri Rosemary Chow Poh Kheng, died yesterday. She was 96. News of her death was shared by MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong on Facebook. Wee conveyed his condolences to the family of Chow, saying her death was a big loss to the country and […]
Fahmi conveys condolences to family of journalist Siti Nor Hafiza
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has extended his condolences to the family of entertainment journalist Siti Nor Hafiza Kamarudin, who died in London yesterday. “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Just this evening, I made a post about journalist Fiza Kamaruddin being in critical condition in a London hospital. “I received sad news. She has […]
Veteran Tamil actor and politician Vijayakanth dies
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran Tamil actor and politician Vijayakanth, widely known as “Captain” among his fans, passed away this morning at a private hospital in Chennai, India. The 71-year-old actor had been undergoing treatment for pneumonia since Nov 20 and had also tested positive for Covid-19. Some Indian news portals reported he was on ventilatory support […]
Next-of-kin of deceased patient sought
KUCHING: Miri Hospital is currently searching for the next of kin of the late Tay Joo Leng, whose address is Lot 509, Pujut 3B, Miri. The hospital stated that he had gone to the hospital for further treatment on his own. The patient was subsequently admitted to the Men’s Medical Ward (Ward 5), Miri Hospital, […]
Nancy Shukri’s office facilitates swift repatriation of deceased Sarawakian from South Korea
KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has taken prompt action to coordinate the repatriation process for Sarawakian Nur Haslinda Abdullah who passed away in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec 25. Efforts have been actively undertaken by the office of the Santubong Member of Parliament to streamline the documentation process among the […]
Former RTM announcer Coma Smith passes on at 70
KUCHING: The media fraternity today mourned the passing of Coma Smith, Sarawak’s former Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) radio announcer. Born on July 19, 1953, he passed away at 10.59 am this morning at the age of 70. Coma’s youngest daughter, Vannesa said her dad succumbed to a heart attack. “My father was admitted to Sarawak […]
Legendary drummer Lewis Pragasam dies at 66
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s legendary drummer and Asia’s percussionist extraordinaire Lewis Pragasam died of a heart attack at 3 am today. According to his official Facebook fan page, Pragasam, 66, drew his last breath at Beacon Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. “Rest In Peace. Lewis Pragasam passed away at 3 am. Due to a heart attack,” said […]