Kedah Umno leader Hashim Jahaya dies
Kuala Kedah Umno division deputy chief Abdul Muthalib Harun said he was informed of the passing of the 60-year-old when he was on his way to visit the latter.
“I was on my way to visit him (Hashim) at 3am but...
Kedah Umno Liaison secretary Hashim Jahaya died at his residence in Taman Suria near Pantai Johor, Alor Setar at 2.30am today.
Kuala Kedah Umno division deputy chief Abdul Muthalib Harun said he was informed of the passing of the 60-year-old when he was on his way to visit the latter.
“I was on my way to visit him (Hashim) at 3am but was informed by one of his children that he died in his sleep. He has kidney problems and was undergoing dialysis treatment.
“The late Hashim has been undergoing treatment since last year but his health was deteriorating lately.
“The last time I met him was during a breaking fast event on April 23 and at that time he was still healthy and delivered a speech,” he said when contacted by Bernama today.
Muthalib said Hashim, who was a Kuala Kedah MP in 2004, also held the position of Kuala Kedah Umno division chief.
“As a leader, the late Hashim was focused on the work of the party even though he was busy as a lawyer.
“His work ethic must be emulated and implemented firmly. We are in the midst of making thorough preparations for the next general election.
“It is really sad to lose him but we accept it as fate. We will continue his legacy and will try to fulfil his wishes to see Umno wrest back the Kuala Kedah parliamentary seat,” he said.
- Bernama
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