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Day: July 27, 2024

Former Minister Siti Zaharah laid to rest

SHAH ALAM, The remains of former Minister of National Unity and Community Development Tan Sri Dr. Siti Zaharah Sulaiman, were buried today at 11.30 am at the Section 21 Muslim Cemetery here. Earlier, the funeral prayer for the former UMNO Wanita chief was performed at Surau Platinum Al-Mawaddah, Section 7 near here. Siti Zaharah’s second son, Jati Dzulkarnain Samarudin, said his mother, 75, died at Serdang Hospital, Selangor, last night due to old age. “Insha Allah we will hold a tahlil ceremony for my mother for three consecutive nights at my house in Denai Alam,” he added. “I am very

PM Anwar expresses condolences on the passing of former Minister Siti Zaharah

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extend his condolences to the family of former Minister of National Unity and Community Development Tan Sri Dr Siti Zaharah Sulaiman who died last night. Anwar, in a post on his Facebook page today, said Siti Zaharah, who was also the former Wanita UMNO chief, was a close friend when he was in the party and described the deceased as an efficient, committed and persistent leader in the struggle. “I also mourn and pray that her family is given strength and the deceased is forgiven for all the sins and given the

Siti Zaharah: A respected female leader

KUALA LUMPUR, The late Tan Sri Dr Siti Zaharah Sulaiman, former National Unity and Community Development Minister, was one of the respected female leaders in national administration and politics. Born in Mentakab, Pahang on April 24, 1949, the mother of four won the Mentakab parliamentary seat during the seventh general election (GE) in 1986 and successfully defended it in the next GE (1990). She later served as the Paya Besar Member of Parliament for three consecutive terms after winning in GE9 (1995), GE10 (1999) and GE11 (2004). Siti Zaharah, who held a PhD in Educational Administration and Organisation Studies from

Experience hinders HomeGirls from advancing to semi-finals in Riyadh

KUALA LUMPUR, Only experience differentiates the HomeGirls Gladiator Gaimin team from their Filipino opponents, Smart OMEGA Empress, after the country’s representatives had to accept a narrow 1-2 defeat in the quarter-finals of the Mobile Legend Bang-Bang (MLBB) Women’s Invitational 2024 Tournament, the E-sports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday. Despite failing to reach the semi-finals, HomeGirls Gladiator Gaimin team coach, Muhammad Farhan Ibrahim, is satisfied with the achievements made by his team in their debut appearance in the tournament at Amazon Arena Riyadh. “I am happy with the team’s performance in this tournament. Even though some of these players

Paris 2024: Fight for the badge on your chest – Chong Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, National badminton great Datuk Lee Chong Wei has asked all parties to keep praying for and supporting the national contingent in their mission to bring glory to the country at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The former national number one and winner of three Olympic silver medals hopes that with the continuous prayers and support of everyone, the national contingent can return home with the elusive gold medal. ‘Roaring spirit, burning passion, Team Malaysia! Come on everyone, Malaysia Boleh! The world’s biggest sports show is back! To all the athletes, give your best for the badge on your chest!

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