Former governor Salahuddin's passing a great loss for Sarawak, says Abang Jo

The casket of former Sarawak Governor Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng being brought to Masjid Jamek in Kuching on Saturday (Jan 29). -Pix by Zulazhar Sheblee

KUCHING: The passing of former Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng is a big loss to Sarawak, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

The Chief Minister said Abang Salahuddin was one of Sarawak's leaders who had been interviewed by the Cobbold Commission prior to the formation of Malaysia and helped to bring Sarawak into the era of independence.