Nik Aziz succumbs to illness


KOTA BARU: Former Mentri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat has succumbed to prostate cancer, which he has been fighting for about five years. He was 84.

The PAS spiritual leader died at his home in Pulau Melaka at 9.45pm yesterday, his son and Pasir Mas MP Nik Abduh announced on PAS’ official Facebook account.

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