Senate president Mutang dies, aged 69

 

Dewan Negara president Mutang Tagal died at the National Heart Institute (IJN) at 11.46am today. He was 69.

The Dewan Negara President’s Office confirmed his death in a statement.

It said that details regarding Mutang’s funeral arrangements and the ceremony for the public to pay their last respects to the former Bukit Mas MP will be announced later.

“The family of the late Mutang wishes to convey their sincere thanks for the condolences, prayers, and support offered to them during this difficult time,” according to the statement.

Mutang is survived by his wife Ho May Leng and three children.

Mutang began receiving treatment at IJN shortly after arriving from Azerbaijan on May 6, following a working visit that started on April 29 and returning earlier than scheduled.

The Senate president had led a Malaysian delegation to attend the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue held from May 1 to 3 in Baku.

On Feb 19, Mutang was appointed the 20th Dewan Negara president, replacing Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, who relinquished the post following his appointment as the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak.

Mutang made history as the first leader from the Lun Bawang ethnic group to be appointed as the Senate president.

- Bernama