THE youngest son of former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman died today after a battle with cancer and Covid-19.

Mohammed Hayssam, 34, had lymphoma and died after becoming infected with Covid-19.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mohammed Hayssam Musa on August 24. Hayssam is survived by his wife and daughter,”

“We ask that the privacy of the family be respected at this most difficult time. May Allah bless his soul and place him among the pious and faithful,” read a brief statement from Musa’s office.

The cause of death was not mentioned.

Hayssam’s father-in-law Gulam Haidar Khan Bahadar was quoted saying by The Star that Hayssam’s cancer prognosis had improved but his health was complicated by Covid-19 infection

Hayssam married Ghulam’s daughter, Fiti Hana, in January 2017.

Hayssam was one of Musa’s four children. His elder brother, Yamani Hafez, is the Bersatu MP for Sipitang. – August 24, 2021.