Mon, 6 May 2024
Login

HEADLINES :


ADVERTISEMENT

Home / National News

Hajiji says late Taib contributed greatly to Sarawak development
Published on: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
By: Bernama
Text Size:

Hajiji says late Taib contributed greatly to Sarawak development
The Chief Minister says Sarawak lost a leader. — Bernama pic
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor expressed his condolences to the family of the former Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud who died in Kuala Lumpur early this morning.

Hajiji said with the passing of Abdul Taib, who was also former Sarawak chief minister, Sarawak has lost a leader who had contributed greatly to the people and development of the state.

“Heartfelt condolences to the family and may Allah show mercy on his soul,” he said in a statement here today.

Abdul Taib, 87, died at a hospital in Kuala Lumpur at 4.40am today.

His remains were taken to the National Mosque for the funeral rites before being brought back to Kuching for burial. 

* Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.

* Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.

Keywords:
hajiji noor, hajiji taib mahmud, taib mahmud tributes, taib mahmud dies




Related News
4 May 2024
Govt studying proposal to resume MH370 search, says Loke

4 May 2024
'Time to rename Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak as Dewan Undangan Sarawak'

4 May 2024
Govt will study all views over boycott trend, says Na’im

4 May 2024
Prudent financial management allows for civil servants’ salary hike, says Anwar

4 May 2024
Malaysia’s press freedom index position still good, says Fahmi

4 May 2024
Journalists ‘frightened off’ from probing sensitive issues, says news veteran

4 May 2024
Sarawak keen on hosting 2027 SEA Games, says Karim

4 May 2024
Sarawak needs mix of old and new for greater economic growth, say experts


ADVERTISEMENT




Branded Articles
Kenanga Trustees Debuts, offering tailored wealth preservation solutions
First 24-hour cinema uses laser technology
Papar gets 24-hour high-tech cinema
JSK Borneo Reef World offers ‘Sunset Escapade’
Economic Indicators and Their Role in CFD Trading Decisions

Top Stories Today
River trekking takes a tragic turn for group of 17
KKB polls: Two men to be charged for displaying King's photo
Anwar scheduled to have an online meeting with Google today
Viets dominate Borneo Marathon
Bersatu keeps GRS option open: Second peninsula opposition party to indicate interest after Pejuang
National Top Stories
Mt. Ruang eruption (again): Malaysia Airlines retimes, cancels Borneo flights
Amendments to Sarawak Labour Ordinance finalised, says deputy minister
New apartments now nearly RM600K on average
Education ministry looking into issues in World Bank report
Pensioners need pay hike too, says Cuepacs

Follow Us  

Daily Express Online


Follow us on             

Daily Express TV  
close
Try 1 month for RM 18.00
Already a subscriber? Login here
open

Try 1 month for RM 18.00

Already a subscriber? Login here