Former PKR MP Natrah Ismail dies

 

Natrah Ismail was elected as an MP in 2018. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: Former Sekijang MP Natrah Ismail passed away tonight. She was 73.

Her death was confirmed by communications and digital minister Fahmi Fadzil in a post on X.

“She was a good person, orderly, and always dedicated to advocating for the people’s welfare,” Fahmi, who is also the PKR information chief, wrote.

In 2021, Natrah, claimed she was approached to switch parties and throw her support behind the Perikatan Nasional government and then prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

However, she rejected the offer.

Natrah was dropped as a candidate in the last general election.

She is survived by six children.

Her husband, Sheikh Abd Jalil passed away in 2018, also at the age of 73, from kidney, heart, and lung ailments.

Meanwhile, Wanita PKR deputy chief Juwairiya Zulkifli said Natrah had been battling cancer for several months.

PKR leader R Yuneswaran said he had known Natrah for a long time.

“Natrah was well respected and had contributed significantly to the party. (Her death is) a great loss for the party and those who knew her.” - FMT