PETALING JAYA: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, have expressed their deepest condolences to the family of the late Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik.
Their Royal Highnesses conveyed their sympathies in a statement and expressed hope that Dr Ling’s family will remain strong and resilient in facing the loss of their loved one.
Dr Ling passed away on Saturday.
The sixth and longest-serving MCA president held several key positions in government, including deputy information minister, deputy finance minister and deputy education minister.
He served as transport minister from 1986 until his resignation in 2003, where he played a significant role in shaping Malaysia’s transport infrastructure.
Among his notable contributions were the modernisation of Port Klang into a major global transshipment hub, boosting Malaysia’s competitiveness in international trade.
He was also instrumental in the development of Kuala Lumpur International Airport as the nation’s main aviation gateway.
Joining the tributes, Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing also expressed deep condolences over Dr Ling’s passing.
Ouyang said Dr Ling was a senior Malaysian politician and a respected leader in the Chinese community, active in national politics and public affairs.
He said Dr Ling made significant contributions to the promotion of Chinese education, the welfare of the Chinese community, and the harmonious development of Malaysia’s multicultural society.
“As an important leader of MCA, Dr Ling cared deeply about Malaysia-China friendship and actively promoted mutually beneficial cooperation, playing an important role in enhancing understanding and friendship between the peoples of both countries,” Ouyang said.
The ambassador extended his condolences to Dr Ling’s family and the MCA on behalf of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia, as well as in his personal capacity.
