By Syauqi Jamil
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR Seri Setia Assemblyman Dr Shaharuddin Badaruddin today passed away at 6.28pm at the Putrajaya Hospital
He was 55.
His senior secretary Zafrullah Aris, in confirming the matter said that the assemblyman’s remains will be brought home to his residence in Desa Pinggiran Putra, Kajang.
He added that the burial will be held tomorrow.
On Tuesday, Zafrullah Aris denied that Shaharuddin was critically ill nor was he warded in any hospital, contrary to reports.
He said Shaharuddin was only on medical leave for a month, on the advice of his doctor. It was previously reported that Shaharuddin was terminally ill with colon cancer.
Shaharuddin won the Selangor state assembly seat with a 19,372-vote majority.