Former Malacca Chief Minister Abu Zahar passes away

 

JASIN: Datuk Abu Zahar Isnin, 74, who was Malacca Chief Minister from 1997 to 1999, passed away at home in Merlimau at 6pm, on Friday, due to kidney complications.

Merlimau state assemblyman Roslan Ahmad who is related to Abu Zahar said he was admitted to a hospital about a month ago due to diabetic complications.

"He returned home three days ago and passed away in the presence of his family members this afternoon," he told Bernama.

Roslan said he was diagnosed with diabetes about 10 years ago.

"Abu Zahar served as the Malacca Chief Minister for two years and made tremendous contributions to the state. He was my mentor," he said. - Bernama

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Friday  July 12 2013.