Taib's remains arrive in Kuching, given 17-gun salute


The casket of the late Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud being carried past a guard of honour at Kuching International Airport on Wednesday (Feb 21). - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: The body of the late Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has arrived at Kuching International Airport.

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) aircraft carrying his body landed at about 4.25pm from Subang.

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