Former Negeri Sembilan state assembly speaker Zulkefly dies

Former Negeri Sembilan state assembly speaker Zulkefly Mohamad Omar died at the age of 59 at the Serdang Hospital, Selangor, today.

Negeri Sembilan state assembly speaker MK Ibrahim Abd Rahman, who confirmed the matter, said Zulkefly was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the hospital two days ago due to complications from various health problems and was in a medically induced coma.

"I was informed Zulkefly died at about 1.30pm.

“His remains will be taken to the Lenggeng Mosque for the funeral prayer after Asar prayers. May his soul be placed among the righteous," he said when contacted.

MK Ibrahim, who is also Negeri Sembilan Amanah chairperson, regarded Zulkefly’s death as a great loss to the party and will be felt by all politicians in the state.

Zulkefly was the Negeri Sembilan Amanah vice-chairperson.

Zulkefly started his political career with PAS and contested for the Lenggeng state seat in the 10th general election in 1999. He was also state PAS commissioner from 2007-2011.

After joining Amanah, Zulkefly contested for the Johol state seat and the Jelebu parliamentary seat in GE14 in November last year.

He was appointed the Negeri Sembilan state assembly speaker in July 2018 and held the post until last month.

- Bernama

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