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- Agong pays last respects to Dr Lim Keng Yaik
- Najib: Keng Yaik fought for all Malaysians
- Najib: Govt has done a lot to engage Christian community
| Agong pays last respects to Dr Lim Keng Yaik Posted: 25 Dec 2012 04:25 AM PST PETALING JAYA: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah on Tuesday paid his last respects to former Gerakan president Tun Dr Lim Keng Yaik. The King, who arrived at 11.10am, spent about 10 minutes at Dr Lim's home, accompanied by the latter's son, Datuk Lim Si Pin. He was earlier received by Gerakan president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon upon his arrival. Dr Lim, a Cabinet minister for 22 years, died Saturday at the age of 73. Dr Lim, who was Energy, Water and Communications minister from 2004 until 2008, is survived by his wife Toh Puan Wong Yoon Chuan and three children. His body would be cremated at the Cheras Crematorium after being accorded national honour on Wednesday. - Bernama |
| Najib: Keng Yaik fought for all Malaysians Posted: 25 Dec 2012 04:08 AM PST PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said it would be hard to find another figure like Tun Dr Lim Keng Yaik, the former Gerakan president who died on Saturday, in the local political landscape. "He had inimitable style and it'll be very hard to find another Lim Keng Yaik in Malaysian politics. "So, he definitely will be missed and we'll remember him for a long time," he said after paying his last respects to the late Dr Lim, here. Accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, Najib spent about half an hour at Dr Lim's residence. Dr Lim, a Cabinet minister for 22 years, died on Saturday aged 73. He was Primary Industries Minister from 1986 to 2004 and Energy, Water and Communications Minister until Feb 13, 2008, before stepping down. Dr Lim is survived by his wife Toh Puan Wong Yoon Chuan and three children. Najib said Dr Lim was a national political figure who was well respected besides being noted for his strong spirit and his own political style. He said Dr Lim had a very appealing style and was not afraid to give his own views on any issue. "Throughout his tenure as a member of the Cabinet, he had championed the country's economic interest including the efforts to stabilise the country's commodity prices. "In the political arena, as Gerakan president and even before that, he had given immense contribution in championing the interest of the Barisan Nasional and strongly believed in the importance of maintaining peace in our multi-racial country," Najib said. At the international level, he said, Dr Lim succeeded in forging relations with several countries in championing national interest. "Personally, I'm deeply touched at the passing of Tun Dr Lim because he was a politician who had gone through two eras, first, the era of my late father and subsequently the era when we became colleagues in the Cabinet previously. "His passing will certainly be deeply felt by the nation, and my wife and I, personally," he added. Related Stories: |
| Najib: Govt has done a lot to engage Christian community Posted: 25 Dec 2012 04:05 AM PST PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has urged Malaysian Christians to join in the journey of change and renewal for a better Malaysia. Speaking at a Christmas reception organised by the Christian Federation of Malaysia, Najib said he understood that the community might have felt despondent at times, feeling that not enough was done by the Government to engage them. "But I must in good conscience state that we have in fact achieved quite a lot through subtle engagement away from the glare of publicity and the latest decision to lift restrictions on Christians to carry out pilgrimage in Jerusalem is one of the results. "This is the inclusivity that I am seeking because I believe there is a place for all of us under the Malaysian sun. "This country is large enough for all our aspirations and we must work together to make this a reality. "I am also here today to once again offer the hand of friendship of the government, to embrace the Christian community and share your goodwill," he told the gathering which was hosted by the Lutheran Church in Malaysia. Several DAP leaders led by secretary-general Lim Guan Eng also attended the reception. The Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to the Christian community, adding that they should not feel that they have been forgotten. "The countless personal interactions I have had with church leaders show that I have not forgotten the Christian community as some had alleged, in fact, every community, be it ethnic or religious, is important to my government and I because we cannot exclude anybody," he said. Najib stressed the need for dialogue and discussions and continuing to engage with one another constructively, noting that for the past three years, a permanent dialogue mechanism in the Committee on Promoting Harmony and Understanding Amongst Religious Adherent had been in put in place for the purpose. |
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