KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah expressed condolences to the family of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub who died yesterday.
In a post on Istana Negara’s Facebook page, Their Majesties also expressed sadness over the passing of the minister, and hope his entire family will be patient and persevere in facing their grief.
“Their Majesties pray the soul of the deceased be blessed by Allah SWT and be placed among the pious and the righteous.
“Their Majesties appreciate all the contributions, deeds and services rendered by Salahuddin to the country and described his death as a huge loss to the people and the country,” according to the post.
Salahuddin, 61, breathed his last at the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar, Kedah, at 9.23 pm yesterday.
Born on December 1, 1961, Salahuddin was first appointed to the Cabinet as the Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry from 2018 to 2020.
After the 15th General Election on November 19 last year, the Pulai MP was appointed as the Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living.
He was also the Pontian branch Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM) secretary from 1981 to 1983.
— Bernama
