THE late Sabah health and people’s well-being minister Stephen Wong was laid to rest in Sandakan today.

The Sandakan MP since 2013, who was also Sabah DAP chairman, was buried at the Sandakan Christian Cemetery about 1pm after a funeral service at SMJK Tiong Hua this morning.

Among those who delivered a eulogy was DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang, who said Wong had dedicated his life towards the betterment of Sabah and Malaysia.

Sabah Youth and Sports Minister Frankie Poon Ming Fung, who is also Sabah DAP deputy chairman, also delivered a eulogy, and described Wong as a man with a vision and mission in seeking to resolve problems faced by the people.

He also said the late minister’s struggle to ensure the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 will not be in vain.

Also present to pay their last respects were Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Dr Jaujan Sambakong, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Liew Vui Keong, Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok, state Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Junz Wong, state Health and People’s Well-being Assistant Minister Norazlinah Arif and state Law and Native Affairs Assistant Minister Jannie Lasimbang.

Wong died of a suspected heart attack after a hike at Tambaig Adventure Park in Kota Kinabalu with a group of climbers on March 28. 

He was 64.

He is survived by his wife, Chong Mee Fook, three daughters, a son and two grandchildren. – Bernama, April 1, 2019.