Kuala lumpur: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi extended his condolences to the family of Wanita UMNO Malaysia permanent chairman Datuk Saripah Aminah Syed Mohamed, who died this afternoon. In a Facebook post, Ahmad Zahid described her passing as a great loss not only to Wanita UMNO but also to the party and society at large.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ahmad Zahid expressed that Saripah Aminah was known for her dedication to advancing the role of women, family, and community development. He emphasized that her contributions have left a lasting impact on the party and the community.

‘The entire UMNO leadership and I extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late Saripah Aminah. May they be granted strength and fortitude in facing this test,’ he said. He also prayed that Allah would forgive her sins, accept her good deeds and service, and place her soul among the righteous.

Saripah Aminah served as a Senator for two terms, from 2004 to 2007 and 2007 to 2010, contributing significantly to the political landscape and the promotion of women’s issues within the party and beyond.