07-24-2023, 11:47 AM
Salahuddin Ayub: the gentleman of Malaysian politics
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ALOR STAR – Hundreds of people or even more are expected to pay their respects to the late Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub – whose untimely death in a hospital here last night has those on both sides of the political divide in mourning.
Salahuddin, who was Amanah deputy president and domestic trade and cost of living minister before his sudden passing, was a rare gem in Malaysian politics for his gentleness, humility and amiability to everyone, even rivals.
The Johor Pakatan Harapan (PH) chief, aged 61, leaves behind his wife Fatimah Taha and six children – four boys and two girls. He died after surgery on Friday for a brain haemorrhage.
Din, as he was fondly called by friends and political comrades, never raised his voice but knew how to get his message across by articulating facts and not raw emotions.
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“He simply never shouted,” said Kedah PH chairman Datuk Wira Mahfuz Omar.
Salahuddin, who was Amanah deputy president and domestic trade and cost of living minister before his sudden passing, was a rare gem in Malaysian politics for his gentleness, humility and amiability to everyone, even rivals.
The Johor Pakatan Harapan (PH) chief, aged 61, leaves behind his wife Fatimah Taha and six children – four boys and two girls. He died after surgery on Friday for a brain haemorrhage.
Din, as he was fondly called by friends and political comrades, never raised his voice but knew how to get his message across by articulating facts and not raw emotions.
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“He simply never shouted,” said Kedah PH chairman Datuk Wira Mahfuz Omar.