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Melor assemblyperson dies

Melor assemblyperson dies

UPDATED 9.33AM | Md Yusnan Yusuf passed away in the early hours this morning at his home in Melor.

Wife of former Sarawak governor dies

Wife of former Sarawak governor dies

Toh Puan Norkiah, wife to former S'wak governor Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng, passed away today.

COMMENT | The Mandela of Malayan journalism

COMMENT | The Mandela of Malayan journalism

Veteran journalist Said Zahari passed away on this day five years ago, aged 87.

Born in Greece, Prince Philip faced exile from infancy

Born in Greece, Prince Philip faced exile from infancy

He was the fifth child and only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenberg.
Private Adam dies of lung infection

Private Adam dies of lung infection

In October 1987, he ran amok and went on a shooting spree at Jalan Chow Kit.

Migrant rights activist Aegile Fernandez passes away at 72

Migrant rights activist Aegile Fernandez passes away at 72

UPDATED 8.25AM, MARCH 10 | She'd want you to keep up her mission for justice, her practice of kindness, announced her family.

Veteran Sabah politician and former federal minister Ghani Gilong dies

Veteran Sabah politician and former federal minister Ghani Gilong dies

He died of old age at 12.12 am at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu.

Flamboyant former Argentine leader Menem dies at age 90

Flamboyant former Argentine leader Menem dies at age 90

After serving for two terms, the ex-president crumbled under the weight of corruption scandals.

Former Selangor deputy MB Abu Sujak dies

Former Selangor deputy MB Abu Sujak dies

He passed away yesterday of old age at 82.

World War II veteran Ujang Mormin dies aged 100

World War II veteran Ujang Mormin dies aged 100

He was admitted to the hospital after being tested positive for Covid-19, says his grandniece.

Former US secretary of state George Shultz dies at 100

Former US secretary of state George Shultz dies at 100

In his long political career, he has held four cabinet posts, which is a rare feat.

Christopher Plummer, 'Sound of Music' legend dead at 91

Christopher Plummer, 'Sound of Music' legend dead at 91

In 2012 he became the oldest actor to win an Oscar, for best supporting actor in Beginners.

US television host Larry King dies aged 87 - CNN

US television host Larry King dies aged 87 - CNN

He had been hospitalised in Los Angeles with a Covid-19 infection

COMMENT | May Day 1988 - justice died when Dr M sacked Salleh Abas

COMMENT | May Day 1988 - justice died when Dr M sacked Salleh Abas

Let us never forget the damage that was done to the judiciary by the then premier.

Former lord president Salleh Abas dies

Former lord president Salleh Abas dies

UPDATED 10AM | Former and last lord president Mohamed Salleh Abas passed away at 92 today.

Harry Singh - the passing of a scion

Harry Singh - the passing of a scion

Blessed with the gift of the gab, Harry also displayed the skills of a salesman and had the knack of giving ceramah.
Gerry Marsden, who popularised 'You'll Never Walk Alone', dies at 78

Gerry Marsden, who popularised 'You'll Never Walk Alone', dies at 78

His version of song became anthem for Liverpool Football Club.

Former Johor state assembly speaker Mohamad Aziz dies

Former Johor state assembly speaker Mohamad Aziz dies

Mohamad passed away at the age of 80 due to old age.

Veteran sports editor Tony Francis passes away

Veteran sports editor Tony Francis passes away

Late journalist was inducted into the OCM Hall of Fame in 2015.
Najib's mother Rahah passes away aged 87

Najib's mother Rahah passes away aged 87

UPDATED 9.50PM | She will be accorded a state funeral and buried at the Heroes’ Mausoleum tomorrow.

Royal professor Ungku Abdul Aziz passes away aged 98

Royal professor Ungku Abdul Aziz passes away aged 98

Ungku Abdul Aziz was behind the creation of Tabung Haji and National Cooperative Organisation of Malaysia (Angkasa).
British spy novelist John le Carré dies aged 89

British spy novelist John le Carré dies aged 89

By exploring treachery at the heart of British intelligence, le Carre challenged Western assumptions about the Cold War.
Country singer Charley Pride dies from Covid-19 at 86

Country singer Charley Pride dies from Covid-19 at 86

He was the first black country artist.

World Cup winner Paolo Rossi dies aged 64

World Cup winner Paolo Rossi dies aged 64

Rossi led Italy to the 1982 FIFA World Cup title, scoring six goals to win the Golden Boot as top goalscorer.