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Anwar conveys condolences on passing of former deputy minister Yahya Lampong

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the family of former rural development deputy minister Datuk Yahya Lampong, who passed away today.

Anwar conveys condolences on passing of former deputy minister Yahya Lampong

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his deepest condolences to the family of former deputy rural development minister, Datuk Yahya Lampong, who passed away today at the age of 86. In a Facebook post, Anwar said, "My deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. May Allah SWT forgive all his sins, accept his good deeds, and place him among the believers." Yahya had served as the MP for Kota Belud from 1982 to 1986, and as the state assemblyman for Tempasuk under the USNO banner from 1985 to 1986.

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