PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today led the funeral prayers for Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Salahuddin Ayub at Masjid Jamek Dato’ Haji Noh Gadot in Serkat, Pontian.

Anwar, who arrived at about 11am, was accompanied by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu and Foreign Minister Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

Also present were Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi and Johor State Secretary Dr Azmi Rohani.

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Defence Minister Mohamad Hasan were among the other cabinet members who attended the prayers.

Several political leaders including DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng, Amanah vice-president Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad,  Senator Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa and Johor PAS commissioner Abdullah Husin were also there to pay their last respects.

Salahuddin will be buried at the Jalan Sulong cemetery in Serkat.

Salahuddin, 61, died at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Star at 9.23pm yesterday, after undergoing surgery for a brain haemorrhage the day before.

The Amanah deputy president leaves behind his wife Fatimah Taha and six children – four sons and two daughters. – Bernama, July 24, 2023.