KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The Dewan Negara expressed its condolences today to the family of its late President Datuk Mutang Tagal who died on Friday (May 10).
The speech was delivered by Dewan Negara Deputy President Senator Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed at the swearing-in ceremony of Senate members.
“Honourable members and all present, this House is also saddened by the passing of the 20th Speaker of Dewan Negara Datuk Mutang Tagal on May 10.
“In this regard, the Dewan Negara would like to express its condolences to all the members of the deceased’s family and pray that they will find courage in this tribulation,” he said.
Jazlan said that the passing is a great loss to Malaysia, especially the Senate, for his contributions and services at the national and international levels.
“He was a friendly figure to the people and was highly committed to devoting his service to the country until the end of his life. All his services and sacrifices will surely be remembered by the people forever,” he said.
Recalling their moments together, Jazlan said he was with the deceased during the courtesy visit of the Speaker of the Senate to Azerbaijan early last month.
“I myself served as his deputy for almost three months and was with him in Azerbaijan recently and went through a period that broke my heart because of his caring attitude, and was a person who cared about the welfare of the people.
“I was with him from Azerbaijan to the place where he was buried in Miri… I pray for him to be blessed,” he said.
Mutang, who was appointed as the 20th Speaker of Dewan Negara on February 19, died at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur aged 69.
— Bernama
