Kuala lumpur: Several members of the Cabinet today expressed their condolences to Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni on the passing of his father, Awang Sauni Pengiran Anis.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Lukanisman announced on his Facebook that his father passed away peacefully in his sleep at about 2.45 am.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, in a post on Facebook, expressed hopes that Lukanisman and his family would find strength and patience during this time. He conveyed his condolences, praying for the deceased to be placed among the believers and for his soul to be blessed.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad shared his sorrow and that of the staff at the Ministry of Health Malaysia, acknowledging the significant loss that comes with the passing of a father. He prayed for Lukanisman’s family to be blessed with strength and perseverance and for the deceased’s good deeds to be accepted by Allah SWT.

Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri also expressed her condolences, referring to Lukanisman as the Member of Parliament for Sibuti. She wished for the deceased’s soul to be blessed and placed among the faithful.

Minister of Works Alexander Nanta Linggi conveyed his sympathy and prayed for perseverance and peace of mind for Lukanisman and his family during this challenging time. He extended condolences on behalf of himself and the Ministry of Works.