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Palestinian negotiator Erekat dies after contracting Covid-19

Palestinian negotiator Erekat dies after contracting Covid-19

He died following multiple organ failure after being hospitalised for three weeks in Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Centre.
Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90

Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90

UPDATED 11.32PM | He will be remembered first as British agent 007, the character created by novelist Ian Fleming.

Literary icon Salleh Ben Joned passes away, but his legacy lives on

Literary icon Salleh Ben Joned passes away, but his legacy lives on

Friends, former students and Malaysians pay tribute to both the person and his poetry.

COMMENT | Cardinal Fernandez will long be remembered for subtle defiance

COMMENT | Cardinal Fernandez will long be remembered for subtle defiance

He showed it when the Special Branch told him his church was harbouring Marxists.

Malaysia's first Cardinal Soter Fernandez passes away

Malaysia's first Cardinal Soter Fernandez passes away

He was first Malaysian to be appointed Cardinal in Nov 2016.

Lee Kun-hee, who made Samsung a global powerhouse, dies at 78

Lee Kun-hee, who made Samsung a global powerhouse, dies at 78

The company did not specify the cause of death and declined to comment on whether Lee left a will.
Former minister and Mahathir's ex-political secretary dies

Former minister and Mahathir's ex-political secretary dies

Former rural and regional development minister Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin passes away yesterday at 82.
S'wak timber tycoon Ting Pek Khiing passes away

S'wak timber tycoon Ting Pek Khiing passes away

He passed away at his home in Kuching at age 75.

Jakim DG Paimuzi Yahya dies, remains will be buried in Kuang

Jakim DG Paimuzi Yahya dies, remains will be buried in Kuang

He passed away of heart and lung complications at 1pm today at Sungai Buloh Hospital.

Johnny Nash, famed for ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ hit, dies at 80

Johnny Nash, famed for ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ hit, dies at 80

He died of natural causes, his son says.

Eddie Van Halen, guitar god in rock band named after him, dies at 65

Eddie Van Halen, guitar god in rock band named after him, dies at 65

His death was announced on Twitter by his 29-year-old son Wolfgang.
Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from Covid-19

Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from Covid-19

COVID-19 | Kenzo brand pays tribute to his use of colour, says the label is still inspired by his zest for life and optimism.
Liew Vui Keong - A man whose mission was cut short

Liew Vui Keong - A man whose mission was cut short

60-year-old was working on decriminalising suicide and drug addiction, as well as police and human rights reforms.

Legendary Indian singer SP Balasubrahmanyam dies

Legendary Indian singer SP Balasubrahmanyam dies

The 74-year-old tested positive for Covid-19 in early August, was deemed critical on Sept 23.

Former T'ganu MB Wan Mokhtar dies at age 88

Former T'ganu MB Wan Mokhtar dies at age 88

He served as Terengganu MB for 25 years from 1974 to 1999.

Iban war hero Awang Raweng to be accorded state funeral

Iban war hero Awang Raweng to be accorded state funeral

The former member of the elite Iban trackers during the British colonial era died at about 2.15pm yesterday.
Robert Trump, president's brother who shunned the spotlight, dies

Robert Trump, president's brother who shunned the spotlight, dies

A person familiar with the situation says the brother had been on blood thinners.

Veteran editor Abd Jalil Ali dies, ‘journalism has lost a star’

Veteran editor Abd Jalil Ali dies, ‘journalism has lost a star’

Sinar Harian editorial executive advisor Abd Jalil Ali died this morning.
Four-term Slim state rep dies

Four-term Slim state rep dies

Mohd Khusairi Abdul Talib, 59, passed away from a heart attack today in Bentong, Pahang.

OBITUARY | Hu Sepang - forgotten maverick was one of the most colourful MPs

OBITUARY | Hu Sepang - forgotten maverick was one of the most colourful MPs

OBITUARY | Former DAP strongman was never afraid to speak up or express himself in unorthodox fashion.

Former senator Ainon Ariffin dies

Former senator Ainon Ariffin dies

She passed away from a lung infection today at the age of 84.

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Little Richard dies at age 87

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Little Richard dies at age 87

Flamboyant Grammy Award winner with hits such as 'Tutti Frutti' passed away from bone cancer.

Veteran preacher Ismail Kamus passes away

Veteran preacher Ismail Kamus passes away

The former PAS central committee member breathed his last at the family home in Ampang.

Chini assemblyperson Abu Bakar Harun dies at age 60

Chini assemblyperson Abu Bakar Harun dies at age 60

UPDATED 8.10AM | The lawmaker passed away at Kuala Lumpur Hospital, believed to be from a heart attack.