Anwar returns to Cheruk Tok Kun for final farewell to late brother Idrus

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Sep 25 - Idrus Ibrahim, elder brother of Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, was laid to rest at Cheruk Tok Kun Bawah Muslim Cemetery following Friday prayers. His funeral drew hundreds of mourners, including family, friends, political leaders from various parties, and dignitaries like Penang Yang Di Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib and Penang Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid.

The ceremony, held after prayers at Cheruk Tok Kun Bawah Jamek Mosque, was led by Penang Mufti Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Sukki Othman. Idrus, 83, passed away peacefully at his home the previous evening. He is survived by his wife, four children, and ten grandchildren.