King and Queen convey condolences to family of former Asahan assemblyman


KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have expressed their condolences to the family of former Asahan assemblyman Datuk Seri Abdul Ghafar Atan, who passed away on Wednesday (Nov 17).

According to a statement posted on Istana Negara's Facebook page, Their Majesties expressed sadness at the passing of Abdul Ghafar and hoped that his family would be patient and resilient during this difficult time.

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