PORT KLANG: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi visited the grave of former Selangor assembly Speaker Tan Sri Onn Ismail, 84, who passed away last night (April 5).
Ahmad Zahid arrived at the Kampung Raja Uda Muslim Cemetery here at 3.31pm and spent about 30 minutes, and joined the tahlil recital session.
Speaking to reporters before leaving the cemetery, Ahmad Zahid described the late Onn as a very good person who was liked by many. "The late Onn was my teacher at Sekolah Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang in 1971. When I entered Universiti Malaya , he also went to UM as a teacher at the university’s Language Centre. We were also equally active in the Federation of Peninsular Malay Students .
"I also managed to visit him when he was admitted to the hospital. I pray that his soul be blessed by Allah SWT and be placed among the righteous,” he said.He served as Speaker of the Selangor assembly for three terms, from 1995 to 2008; Umno permanent chairman ; Sementa assemblyman for three terms and Selat Klang assemblyman for three terms . - Bernama
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