Jakim DG Paimuzi Yahya dies of heart and lung complications


PETALING JAYA: The director-general of the Islamic Development Department (Jakim), Datuk Paimuzi Yahya, passed away at 1pm on Thursday (Oct 8).

Jakim released a statement saying that Paimuzi, 59, passed away at the Sungai Buloh Hospital from heart and lung complications.

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