Former Padang Besar MP Zahidi passes away


Zahidi previously served as Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister from 2020 to 2021, and was a former Padang Besar Umno division chief.

PETALING JAYA:  Former Padang Besar MP Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin was reported to have passed away on Friday (Nov 13).

The news was shared by Arau MP Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim in a Facebook post on Friday.

In the post, Shahidan described Zahidi’s passing as a great loss to him as a friend.

"My condolences to the entire family of the late Zahidi Zainul Abidin.

"I am deeply saddened by the news of my friend’s passing.

"May Allah SWT forgive all his sins, shower His mercy upon his soul and place him among those who believe and perform righteous deeds,” he said.

Shahidan also prayed that Zahidi’s family would be granted strength and fortitude in facing the loss.

Zahidi previously served as Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister from 2020 to 2021, and was a former Padang Besar Umno division chief.

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