Kota Kinabalu: Former Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin was laid to rest at the Kg Likas Cemetery at 2.30pm on Friday.
Light rain fell just moments after his final prayers as family members poured scented water over the grave in accordance with Muslim tradition.
Earlier, his body was brought to his residence at Idang Residence in Luyang, where relatives, friends and leaders gathered to pay their final respects.
Head of State Tun Datuk Dr Musa Aman extended his deepest condolences to the wife and family.
He said Bung made significant contributions to Sabah during his tenure as Deputy Chief Minister.
“Bung was among the longest-serving Members of Parliament. Over his many years in service, he contributed greatly to the State and the nation through various proposals and initiatives as an elected representative.
“His dedication and service will always be remembered by the people of Sabah,” he said.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor described Bung as a leader who had contributed immensely to the State, particularly to the people in his constituency.
“As an old friend, I am deeply saddened and will always remember him, especially during his recent period of illness. On behalf of my family and the State Government,
I extend our condolences to his family,” Hajiji said. He prayed that Bung’s soul would be blessed and placed among the righteous.
Bung, 66, who was Lamag Assemblyman and Kinabatangan MP, passed away at 1.46am at a private hospital here on Thursday due to a lung infection and kidney failure. He managed to retain the Lamag seat in the recent election by 153 votes.
Deputy Prime Minister and Umno President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who performed funeral prayers at the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, described Bung, who was also Sabah Barisan Nasional and Umno Chief’s passing as a great loss.
“We truly feel his loss. I hope his family remains strong and accepts Allah’s will,” Zahid said, urging party members and Muslims to continue praying for the late leader.
He added that Bung played a pivotal role in Sabah Umno’s survival during the difficult period following the 2018 general election.
“He was one of only three out of 25 division chiefs who remained loyal and helped revive the party in Sabah and at the national level,” he noted.
Bung leaves behind seven children and two wives, Datin Seri Nor Asidah Alimuddin and Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad.
