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Tributes pour in for Taib Mahmud
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Behind his strict style of leadership, Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud was also a generous leader who cared about the well-being of the people, especially in Sarawak. This was disclosed by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander
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Home minister to present proposed citizenship revisions to Cabinet next month
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 21 — The much talked about proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution regarding Malaysian citizenship matters will be presented to the federal Cabinet on March 8. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said any decision hinges on
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Taib’s body flown to Kuching
SUBANG, Feb 21 — The body of former Sarawak governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has departed the air force base in Subang for Kuching. The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) C130 Hercules aircraft carrying his body left the air base
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Former property manager charged in KL with money laundering involving RM40,000
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — A former property manager pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of transferring RM40,000 in proceeds from unlawful activities into his personal bank account three years ago. Dicky Rahmat Abdullah,
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Taib Mahmud devoted his life to public service
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21— Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah described the former Sarawak governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud as a leader who had devoted his life to public service. In fact,
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We will continue Taib Mahmud’s legacy
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 ― Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pledges to continue the former Governor and Chief Minister Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud’s legacy, especially in efforts to develop Sarawak and Malaysia in a more structured approach.
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Sarawak has lost a leader who contributed greatly to state development
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 21 ― 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
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Giant Sarawak flag in Kuching to fly at half-mast
KUCHING, Feb 21 ― Giant Sarawak flag at Dataran Ibu Pertiwi was flown at half-mast as a sign of respect for former Sarawak governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud who died early this morning. Checks by Bernama at 9am found that
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Selangor Sultan chairs 265th meeting of Conference of Rulers
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 ― The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, today chaired the 265th meeting of the Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara here. The 264th (special) meeting of the Conference of Rulers was held on January
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Funeral prayers held for Taib at National Mosque in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 ― Funeral prayers were held for former Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud at the National Mosque here at 10.24am today. The prayers were led by National Mosque Grand Imam Ehsan Mohd Hosni.
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