Sarawak CM Adenan Satem dies

Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem, 72, passed away at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Heart Centre today.

He was reported to have breathed his last at about 1:20 pm this afternoon.

Deputy chief minister Datuk Abang Johari Openg when met by reporters today in Kuching announced a seven-day mourning period during which the state flag will be flown half-mast.

He also declared tomorrow as state holiday.

Abang Johari told reporters that Adenan will be buried at the Samariang Cemetery in Kuching.

Meanwhile, prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on his Twitter account said that he will be going to Sarawak to pay his last respect.

Innalillahiwainnailaihirajiun. Terima berita sedih TS Adenan Satem telah pulang ke rahmatullah. Saya akan ke Sarawak utk ziarah jenazah.
— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) January 11, 2017

Expressing his condolences, Najib also said the country has lost a credible leader.

Jasa Allahyarham kpd Srwk amat besar, Msia kehilangan seorang pemimpin berwibawa. Takziah kpd keluarga, moga roh dicucuri rahmat. Al-Fatihah
— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) January 11, 2017

Several politicians and personalities also expressed their condolences to Adenan's family over the demise of the beloved statesman.

Baru terima berita kembalinya CM Sarawak TS Adenan Satem ke Rahmatullah. Moga keluarga arwah tabah atas pemergian ini. Takziah & Al Fatihah
— Hishammuddin Hussein (@HishammuddinH2O) January 11, 2017

Takziah kepada Puan Sri Jamilah & keluarga & rakyat negeri Sarawak atas kembalinya ke rahmatullah Ketua Menteri TS Adenan Satem. Al Fatihah.
— Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) January 11, 2017

Al-fatihah TS Adenan Satem. Deepest condolences to bereaved family. Malaysia and Sarawak have lost great visionary leader.
— Lim Kit Siang (@limkitsiang) January 11, 2017

I am so deeply saddened by the news of Sarawak's great leader, our Chief Minister, YAB Tan Sri Adenan's passing. Condolences to his family.
— ZeeAvi(@ZeeAvi) January 11, 2017

Heartbroken news to all Sarawakians and of course to me. Our dearest Chief Minister Adenan Satem has passed away./p>— Pandelela Rinong (@Pandelela_R) January 11, 2017