FORMER Senate president Abang Ahmad Urai Abang Mohideen died at the Normah Sarawak Medical Centre in Petra Jaya, Kuching at about 12.30am today. He was 89.

His personal assistant confirmed news of his death when contacted by Bernama.

“He was rushed to the Normah Medical Centre after he collapsed while attending a function at a hotel (in Kuching). He died at 12.30am today.

“His body will be taken to his residence in Jalan Muda Hashim this morning,” she said.

He will be buried at the Masjid Bahagian Muslim cemetery after Zohor prayers.

Urai was the Senate president from 1988 to 1990. He had also served as Sarawak assistant culture, youth and sports minister. – Bernama, June 12, 2022.