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The Sun
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Former Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ahmadshah dies
KOTA KINABALU: The Ninth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah, died at a private hospital here at 8.45 pm tonight. He was 78. Sabah State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong confirmed the news of his passing in a statement issued here tonight. 'The state government has declared a one-day official mourning period (today), during which the Sabah state flag will be flown at half-mast,' he said. Meanwhile, Ahmadshah's grandson Arfanshah Abdul Gafar called on the public to offer prayers and recite Surah Al-Fatihah for his late grandfather. 'Please recite Al-Fatihah for my grandfather, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Ahmadshah bin Abdullah, who passed away a short while ago at KPJ Hospital Kota Kinabalu. May he be placed among the faithful. Aamiin Ya Mujib,' he said in a Facebook post. Ahmadshah was sworn in as Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah on Jan 1, 2003, for a four-year term and was reappointed for a second term from Jan 1, 2007, to Dec 31, 2010. He was married to Toh Puan Dayang Masuyah Awang Japardan, who passed away in 2020, and they were blessed with four children. Born in Kampung Inanam here on Dec 9, 1946, Ahmadshah, held a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Indiana State University, United States, and last served as deputy secretary to the Sabah State Government before retiring on Dec 9, 2002. He also held several key positions in the state administration, including Director of the Sabah Public Services Department, Head of the Home Affairs and Research Division in the Chief Minister's Department, and Secretary of the Sabah Islamic Religious its inception in 1991.
Free Malaysia Today
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Ex-Sabah governor Ahmadshah Abdullah dies, aged 79
Ahmadshah Abdullah, who succeeded Sakaran Dandai, was Sabah's governor from 2003 to 2010. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Ahmadshah Abdullah, who served as Sabah's governor from 2003 to 2010, died this evening. He was 79. In a brief statement, Sabah state secretary Safar Untong said Ahmadshah died at 8.45pm. 'The state government has announced a day of mourning and the Sabah flag will be flown at half mast,' Safar said. Sabah finance minister Masidi Manjun said Ahmadshah died at KPJ Hospital in Kota Kinabalu. Before succeeding Sakaran Dandai, Ahmadshah was the deputy state secretary.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Former Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ahmadshah Dies
KOTA KINABALU, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Ninth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah, died at a private hospital here at 8.45 pm tonight. He was 78. Sabah State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong confirmed the news of his passing in a statement issued here tonight. 'The state government has declared a one-day official mourning period (tomorrow), during which the Sabah state flag will be flown at half-mast,' he said. Meanwhile, Ahmadshah's grandson Arfanshah Abdul Gafar called on the public to offer prayers and recite Surah Al-Fatihah for his late grandfather. 'Please recite Al-Fatihah for my grandfather, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Ahmadshah bin Abdullah, who passed away a short while ago at KPJ Hospital Kota Kinabalu. May he be placed among the faithful. Aamiin Ya Mujib,' he said in a Facebook post. Ahmadshah was sworn in as Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah on Jan 1, 2003, for a four-year term and was reappointed for a second term from Jan 1, 2007, to Dec 31, 2010. He was married to Toh Puan Dayang Masuyah Awang Japardan, who passed away in 2020, and they were blessed with four children. Born in Kampung Inanam here on Dec 9, 1946, Ahmadshah, held a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Indiana State University, United States, and last served as deputy secretary to the Sabah State Government before retiring on Dec 9, 2002. He also held several key positions in the state administration, including Director of the Sabah Public Services Department, Head of the Home Affairs and Research Division in the Chief Minister's Department, and Secretary of the Sabah Islamic Religious Council.
Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Former Governor Tun Ahmadshah passes away
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Former Head of State Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah passed away at 8.45pm on Tuesday, said State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong in a statement. He said the State Government has declared an official one-day mourning period in honour of the former Sabah Governor. As a mark of respect, the Sabah state flag will be flown at half-mast throughout the mourning period. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
