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Former chief secretary Ahmad Sarji passes away

Former chief secretary Ahmad Sarji passes away

UPDATED 1.51PM | Ahmad Sarji, who was 82, was admitted to hospital on Aug 7 with Covid-19 complications.

Ex-Melor assemblyperson dies of Covid-19

Ex-Melor assemblyperson dies of Covid-19

Wan Ismail Wan Jusoh was 66 years old.

Rolling Stones drummer dies after tour pull out

Rolling Stones drummer dies after tour pull out

Charlie Watts was 80 years old.

Self-proclaimed 'Malacca sultan' dies of Covid-19

Self-proclaimed 'Malacca sultan' dies of Covid-19

Rani Kulup shares the passing of Noor Jan on his FB page.

Germany and Bayern great Gerd Mueller dies aged 75

Germany and Bayern great Gerd Mueller dies aged 75

He is widely regarded as one of the game's greatest goalscorers.

Singer Siti Sarah dies after battle with Covid-19

Singer Siti Sarah dies after battle with Covid-19

Her baby was safely delivered 3 days before she passed away.

Harapan Youth chief dies from Covid-19

Harapan Youth chief dies from Covid-19

UPDATED 2.57PM | Shazni Munir was in hospital for two weeks after testing positive.

COMMENT | Remembering Kee Phaik Cheen

COMMENT | Remembering Kee Phaik Cheen

She will be remembered for her contributions to the tourism industry.
COMMENT | Don't speak ill of the dead

COMMENT | Don't speak ill of the dead

But does this principle mean that there is to be no critical assessment of the legacies of important figures?

Pulitzer prize-winning Indian journalist killed by Taliban in firefight

Pulitzer prize-winning Indian journalist killed by Taliban in firefight

Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui was embedded as a journalist with Afghan special forces.
COMMENT | A Malaysian, a soldier and a gentleman

COMMENT | A Malaysian, a soldier and a gentleman

The late Mohd Ghazali Haji Che Mat was held in awe by his soldiers, by politicians and by journalists.

Actor Benjy Ibrahim passes away

Actor Benjy Ibrahim passes away

His family confirms that he died in a hospital in Medan, Indonesia after suffering from severe asthma.

Former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld dead at 88

Former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld dead at 88

He played a leading role ahead of the Iraq war in making the case to the world for the March 2003 invasion.
Former Suhakam commissioner Mehrun Siraj passes away

Former Suhakam commissioner Mehrun Siraj passes away

She died peacefully this morning at her home due to illness at the age of 75.

Former Philippine president Benigno Aquino dies in hospital at 61

Former Philippine president Benigno Aquino dies in hospital at 61

Aquino was president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.

Larger-than-life software mogul McAfee dies in Spain by suicide, lawyer says

Larger-than-life software mogul McAfee dies in Spain by suicide, lawyer says

Anti-virus pioneer was waiting to be extradited to US on tax evasion charges, says his lawyer.

'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh dies aged 91, Indian PM Modi leads tributes

'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh dies aged 91, Indian PM Modi leads tributes

Singh ran at three consecutive Olympic games.

LETTER | Farewell to Dr Anthony, who always went the extra mile

LETTER | Farewell to Dr Anthony, who always went the extra mile

The good doctor often made house calls and was known to waive fees for the needy.

Entrepreneur Lim Kok Wing dies, aged 75

Entrepreneur Lim Kok Wing dies, aged 75

He was earlier reported to be receiving treatment after a fall in his house.

Perak mufti Harussani Zakaria passes away

Perak mufti Harussani Zakaria passes away

No further details were given on the cause of Harussani’s death.
COMMENT | Paul Sinnappan: A reservoir of knowledge

COMMENT | Paul Sinnappan: A reservoir of knowledge

PSM has lost a good comrade, a community organiser and a great resource person.
Umno deputy permanent chairperson dies after bout with Covid-19

Umno deputy permanent chairperson dies after bout with Covid-19

Rizuan Abd Hamid has been in critical condition in the UMMC Intensive Care Unit since May 3.

National archer Haziq dies at 27

National archer Haziq dies at 27

A family source says he collapsed and lost consciousness after Subuh prayers.

Malay Mail editor-in-chief Wong dies at 59

Malay Mail editor-in-chief Wong dies at 59

UPDATED 1.20PM | His son Wong Chee Mun confirms news of Sai Wan's passing.