Ex-defence minister Abang Abu Bakar dies at 82


KUCHING: Former defence minister Tan Sri Abang Abu Bakar Abang Mustapha (pic) has passed away.

The Sarawakian politician’s demise at Institut Jantung Negara at 9.55am yesterday was announced in a brief WhatsApp message to the media.

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