Anwar pays final respects to late brother, Idrus
GEORGE TOWN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim returned home to pay his final respects to his late brother, Idrus Ibrahim, who passed away yesterday.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made the journey home to pay his final respects to his late brother, Idrus Ibrahim, who died yesterday morning. He was met by a crowd of hundreds upon arrival at the family residence in Cherok Tokun at 11.05am. Anwar's wife, Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, accompanied him during this somber occasion.
The news of Idrus' passing reached Anwar while he was returning to Malaysia after a three-day official visit to China. Idrus, aged 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep at their family home in Cherok Tokun. Anwar shared his sorrow in a social media post, remembering his brother as a lifelong companion with whom he shared many precious memories.
He expressed deep regret at not being able to be by Idrus' side during his final moments. Funeral prayers will be conducted after the Friday prayer at the temporary prayer hall of the Cherok Tokun Bawah Mosque, followed by Idrus' interment at the adjacent Cherok Tokun Bawah Muslim cemetery.
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