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Zahid: Juma'ani was committed to welfare work, empowering women
Juma'ani is seen at the Sarawak Society For The Blind in Kuching during a charity event in 2023. — Photo from the Office of The Premier of Sarawak
KUCHING (June 23): The late Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma'ani Tuanku Bujang was a gentle, kind-hearted woman who was very close to welfare and community work, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
The Deputy Prime Minister said this was especially so in her efforts to empower women and communities in Sarawak.
'Her loss will not only be felt by her immediate family members, but she will also be mourned by all Sarawakians, who greatly appreciate her services and contributions over the years,' he said in a condolence message following her passing early this morning.
Ahmad Zahid also described Juma'ani, who was the wife of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, as a devoted and steadfast companion who stood by her husband through all phases of his journey.
'Her passing is undoubtedly a profound and painful loss,' he added.
Ahmad Zahid said he will visit the Premier and his family today to pay his respects and offer his condolences in person.
'God willing, I will represent the federal government to visit the family of the Premier this morning to convey my condolences and express the solidarity and prayers of all Malaysians for this deeply felt loss,' he said.
Juma'ani passed away at the Normal Medical Specialist Centre at 3.34am today.
She will be laid to rest at the Samariang Muslim Cemetery after members of the public pay their last respects at Masjid James in Petra Jaya from 10am to 12pm.
The daughter of Sarawak's second Head of State Tun Tuanku Bujang Tuanku Othman married Abang Johari on Feb 26, 1977.
They were blessed with two children — Abang Abdillah Izzarim, 45, and Dayang Norjihan, 43. ahmad zahid hamidi juma'ani tuanku bujang lead
