Sabah icon Ghani Gilong passes away


KOTA KINABALU: Veteran politician Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Gilong (pic), who was among state leaders who oversaw Sabah becoming part of the Federation of Malaysia, has died of Covid-19. He was 88.

His son Mohd Anuar said Abdul Ghani, who had other medical conditions, breathed his last yesterday and was buried at the family burial ground in Kampung Silou, Ranau.

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