Salahuddin’s passing a loss to the nation, says PAS

 

Salahuddin Ayub was with PAS from 1983 until 2015, when he left to co-found Amanah with Mohamad Sabu.

PETALING JAYA: The death of domestic trade and cost of living minister Salahuddin Ayub today is a loss for the country, PAS said.

“Despite our political differences, his deeds and contributions to the party (PAS) will always be remembered,” the party said in a tweet. “May God forgive (him) and bless the soul of Allayarham Salahuddin Ayub.”

Salahuddin was with PAS from 1983 until 2015. He left the party to co-found Amanah with Mohamad Sabu.

He died at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar at 9.23pm after undergoing surgery for a brain haemorrhage late on Friday. He was 61.

MCA president and Ayer Hitam MP Wee Ka Siong said Salahuddin’s death was a loss to Johor.

“His service to the community and the country will be remembered forever. May his soul rest in peace,” Wee said in a Facebook post.

Communications and digital minister Fahmi Fadzil said in a tweet that he was saddened by the death of his Cabinet colleague. - FMT