Mother of Dr Wan Azizah passes away

Mariah Khamis, the mother of former deputy prime minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, died early today.

In a Facebook post, PKR president Anwar Ibrahim said funeral prayers would be held at 11.30am at Masjid Al-Mustaqim, Ampang, Selangor.

“I apologise to the entire leadership and supporters of Harapan Sarawak for having to cancel the Miri and Kuching tour that was scheduled for today. We will meet again at another time, God willing,” he said.

The sad news was also shared by Mariah’s granddaughter, Nurul Izzah Anwar on Facebook.

“May Allah place her among the pious, forgive her sins, and ease everything for her. We love you grandma. Al-Fatihah,” she said.

She also prayed her grandmother would be granted ‘husnul khatimah’.

Meanwhile, caretaker prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today conveyed his condolences to Wan Azizah and family.

“On behalf of Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family), I extend my condolences to Dr Wan Azizah and her family on the passing of her beloved mother, Mariah Khamis.

“May her soul be placed among the pious. Al-Fatihah,” he said in a post on Twitter today.

Mariah died early today and her death was confirmed by Anwar who said his mother-in-law’s remains would be taken to the Al-Mustaqim Mosque.

- Bernama

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