Malaysia’s oldest man passes away at 113


Seliman holding up the Malaysia Book of Records certification of his age during his 113th birthday celebration: Photo courtesy of Michael Bandang, via Astro Awani

PETALING JAYA: The oldest man in Malaysia, Seliman Bandang, has passed away at Hospital Saratok in Sarawak. He was 113.

Seliman's grandson, Michael Bandang, told Malay language portal Astro Awani that his grandfather, who was recognised as the oldest man in the country by the Malaysia Book of Records, took his last breath at around 5am on Saturday (Aug 19).

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