Sabah govt extends condolences to family of Liew
Published on: Saturday, October 03, 2020
By: Bernama
Tuaran: The Sabah State Government has expressed its condolences to the family of Batu Sapi Member of Parliament Datuk Liew Vui Keong, (pic) who died earlier Friday.Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor said he hoped his family would be patient, remain strong and accept this as fate.ADVERTISEMENT
“The Sabah State Government would like to extend its deepest condolences to all Liew’s family members,” he told reporters after performing the Friday prayers at the Haji Noor Mosque, Kampung Serusup, here.
Liew died Friday, believed to be due to lung infection. According to a source from Parti Warisan Sabah, Liew died at the Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu at about 11.50am.
Liew, 60, from Kota Belud, was elected as Batu Sapi Member of Parliament in the 14th General Election and had served as a Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department and Warisan Permanent Chairman.
He leaves a wife, Datin Dr Lindai Lee, and four children.ADVERTISEMENT
Warisan Sec-Gen Loretto Padua said it has lost a well-respected leader who contributed to the State and country through hard work and dedication.
Loretto said the late Liew’s family has asked that their privacy be respected as they grieve during this very difficult time.
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Api Api Assemblywoman Datuk Christina Liew described Liew as a good and caring leader who was concerned for the well-being of the people in his constituency.
The former Sabah Deputy Chief Minister recalled that Liew met up with her in July to discuss tourism promotion plans for Sandakan and Batu Sapi in particular.
“He had made efforts to transform the Batu Sapi Heritage Park and Pasir Putih Beach into tourist hotspots, among other aspects.
“He encouraged homestay operators to take advantage of the government funding (made available through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment) for the upgrading of homestay facilities,” she said.
Meanwhile, according to Liew’s younger brother Peter, the late Vui Keong will be buried at the Nirvana Memorial Park in Telipok on Monday.
He said Vui Keong’s body would be taken to a church for funeral service before the burial.
“We are trying to speed up the (funeral) arrangements,” he said.
Peter said his brother had been receiving treatment at a private hospital here since Sept 9.
In KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin conveyed his condolences to the family of Liew.
Muhyiddin said he knew Liew as a person dedicated to his work and responsibilities.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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On behalf of the government, Muhyiddin also expressed his highest appreciation and gratitude to Liew for his contributions during his tenure as an MP and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.