Taib Mahmud laid to rest in full state honours in Demak Jaya
Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud was buried next to the grave of his first wife Datuk Patinggi Puan Sri Laila Taib who died of cancer in 2009.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Racial unity in Sarawak the unmatched legacy of Taib Mahmud
Datuk Seri Azman Ujang described ex-Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, who was dubbed as Father of Modern Sarawak, as an unparalleled leader.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Thousands pay their last respects to Abdul Taib despite rain
The funeral prayer will be held at the Demak Mosque near his residence followed by the state burial at the family cemetery in Demak Jaya.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Sombre atmosphere at DUN Building as people pay last respects to Taib Mahmud
The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building was enveloped in an atmosphere of sadness as the remains of former Governor of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud arrived here today.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Abdul Taib's body arrives in Kuching
The body will be taken to Sarawak State Legislative Assembly building tomorrow and the public can pay last respects between 8am and 11.30am.
Wed Feb 21 2024
King and Queen convey condolences to Taib's family
The Malay Rulers also expressed their sadness and conveyed condolences to the family of Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, over his passing.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Abdul Taib’s body flown to Kuching
The body of former Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has departed the air force base in Subang for Kuching.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Sarawak leaders saddened by Abdul Taib's demise
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that Sarawak has lost another great figure in the political arena.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Sarawak has lost a leader who contributed greatly to state development - Sabah CM
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor expressed his condolences to the family of the former Sarawak Governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Taib Mahmud - A progressive, dynamic leader, DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the former Chief Minister of Sarawak had made huge contributions at the national and state level.
Wed Feb 21 2024
MADANI govt extends condolences to Abdul Taib's family, people of Sarawak - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud's deeds and services to the country and Sarawak will always be remembered forever.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Sarawak declares two days of mourning
The state government said that flags would be flown at half-mast throughout Sarawak, and any entertainment events would be postponed.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Cabinet Ministers extend condolences to family of Taib Mahmud
Fahmi Fadzil said Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud had contributed significantly to the development and modernisation of Sarawak.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Tun Abdul Taib's passing a great loss to Sarawak and country - DPM Fadillah
The remains of Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud will be brought back to Kuching, Sarawak for burial.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud's remains brought to National Mosque
Tun Abdul Taib Mahmuddied at 4.40 am after about a week of receiving treatment at the hospital.
Wed Feb 21 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024