Family members urged to contact hospital
BAU: Bau Hospital urgently needs public assistance to locate the family members of an octogenarian who recently passed away. The deceased, 83-year-old Chin Chai Loong, resided at the hospital for the last three years, and there is no record of any visits during this time. His initial address is in Matang. For any information regarding […]
Lihan’s leadership leaves indelible mark, says Senate president
KUALA LUMPUR: Senate president Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has extended his heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy to the family of the late Datuk Lihan Jok following the somber occasion of his passing. He said that the late Lihan was a distinguished individual who served with utmost dedication as the two-term […]
Lihan Jok passes away at 66
KUCHING: Former two-term Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Lihan Jok passed away at Miri Hospital today (Nov 16) at 12.42 pm due to kidney complications. The former Telang Usan assemblyman, 66, leaves behind his wife, Datin Freda Mujan Jok, a Kayan from Long Atip and four children. The wake will be held at Lot 7513, Sunshine […]
National football legend Harun Jusoh dies at 75
KUALA TERENGGANU: National football legend Harun Jusoh, 75, who played in the Munich Olympics in 1972, died at 4.15 pm yesterday. He died at his home in Kampung Che Kundur, Batu Burok, after being bedridden for the last five years due to arthritis. His wife Sharifah Azizah Syed Omar, 72, said her late husband developed […]
Abang Jo says death of Bujang Nor a great loss to Sarawak
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg described the passing of Tan Sri Datuk Amar Bujang Nor as a great loss to Sarawak. Abang Johari said the late Bujang Nor had contributed significantly to the development of Sarawak, especially in the transition to industrial development. “In fact, the late Bujang Nor was […]
Sarawak’s fourth State Sec Bujang Nor passes away
KUCHING: Tan Sri Datuk Amar Bujang Mohd Nor, a former Sarawak State Secretary, passed away yesterday (Oct 10). The late Bujang, 88, passed away at the Normah Medical Specialist Centre here at 8.40pm. Born on Aug 8, 1935 and raised in Kampung No. 5, Sungai Lajim, Bujang Mohd Nor will be buried at the Samariang […]
EC notified of Jepak state seat vacancy
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Assembly has notified the Election Commission (EC) of the vacancy for the N67 Jepak state seat following the death of its incumbent, Datuk Talib Zulpilip last Friday. State Legislative Assembly speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said he had submitted an email to EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh […]
Veteran actress Mek Habsah dies
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran actress Mek Habsah, whose real name is Habshah Bakar, died at the Institute of Respiratory Medicine Kuala Lumpur at 2.45 am today. She was 67. Her grandson, Huraimi Hilman, who confirmed the news to Bernama, said Mek Habsah had suffered from lung disease for the past 20 years. “Even before that, my […]
Blikau a mentor, leader and father figure all rolled into one, says brother-in-law
KUCHING: The late Datuk Sri Ambrose Blikau Enturan was a mentor, leader, brother and a father figure to his brother-in-law Petrus Igat Mathias. Petrus, a political secretary to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, described Blikau as a mentor, and recalls Blikau’s advice to work hard, prioritise family and earn respect from […]
A legacy of love and kindness remembered
KUCHING: “We were looking forward to our 50th wedding anniversary,” said a tearful Datin Sri Marie Therese Mathias, mourning the loss of her husband, Datuk Seri Ambrose Blikau Enturan, who died on Saturday. Marie recalled their long journey together, having been married when she was only 18. Their golden anniversary was set for December. “He […]