Sarawak has declared two days of mourning for the late former Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, who passed away on Wednesday (Feb 21).
The state government said flags would be flown at half-mast on Wednesday and Thursday (Feb 22), while official functions involving entertainment would be postponed.
A state funeral would be held for Taib at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly complex on Thursday (Feb 22).
00:00 Sarawak has declared two days of mourning for the late former YDN Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud who passed away on Wednesday.
00:08 The state government said flags will be flown at half-mast on Wednesday and Thursday while official functions involving entertainment would be postponed.
00:18 Mosques and houses of worship are encouraged to hold prayer services for Abdul Taib.
00:23 The state government also said a state funeral will be held for Taib at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly Complex on Thursday.
00:31 Members of the public can pay their last respects from 8am to 11.30am.
00:36 After that, his remains will be taken to Masjid Dhammak for prayers.
00:41 He will be laid to rest at the family burial ground at his private residence in Dhammak Jaya.
00:47 87-year-old Abdul Taib passed away at the private hospital in Kuala Lumpur at 4.40am.
00:53 Earlier in a Facebook post, MCE President Dato' Sri Dr Vikas Yong said the passing of former Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud is a great loss to the people.
01:03 He said Abdul Taib had contributed tremendously to the state during his tenure.
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