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KUCHING, July 24: Malaysian leaders have poured their condolence messages following the passing of Malaysian Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub last night (July 23).
In a Facebook post, Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim described Salahuddin as a loyal friend who had stayed by his side throughout their political careers.
“Personally, it’s a big loss for me and my family, and Salahuddin stood firm together in this long struggle until the end of his life. His service and kindness certainly cannot be repaid materially.
“He is known for having a high personality attitude, whether to friends or opponents. (He was) a strong figure who worked hard and was very obedient to his duty and responsibility.
“Rest easy, my friend. May Allah SWT give great patience to your family, forgive all your sins and may Salahuddin be given a special place by His side, God willing,” he wrote last night.
It was also reported that Anwar had cancelled his afternoon schedule to fly to Johor and led the funeral prayers for Salahuddin at Masjid Jamek Dato Haji Noh Gadot in Serkat, Pontian.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Dato Seri Fadillah Yusof, in a Facebook post, wrote: “(I am) saddened by the passing of Salahuddin who is also Pulai MP and Simpang Jeram assemblyman, at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, Alor Setar, Kedah.”
Apart from sending his condolences to Salahuddin’s family, he also recited a doa for the deceased in the same post.
At the same time, Minister of Public Works Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi has also expressed his deep sorrow and hoped that Salahuddin’s family would be given patience and strength in mourning their loss.
“The whole country is, of course, deeply saddened by this loss. Our country has definitely lost one of its gems,” he wrote on his Facebook page.
On the other hand, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Dato Seri Tiong King Sing described Salahuddin as a calm person.
“His passing is not only a loss to the nation, but this also means that I have lost a very kind friend,” he stated.
Many other Malaysian leaders and entities have also publicly sent their condolence messages to the family, including Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin; Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) – Salahuddin’s former political party; Democratic Action Party (DAP) secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook who is also Minister of Transport (MOT). — DayakDaily
