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 4.40 am today.
His remains were taken to the National Mosque for the funeral rites before being brought back to Kuching for burial.
-- BERNAMA
