Terengganu: The Terengganu State Legislative Assembly today recited the Al-Fatihah and observed a moment of silence to honour Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi who died yesterday. State Assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd Nor Hamzah in his address at the First Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Terengganu State Assembly at Wisma Darul Iman, paid tribute to Tun Abdullah, who served as Prime Minister from 2003 to 2009.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohd Nor described the late leader as a calm and humble statesman who upheld the principles of integrity, moderation, and trust in public administration. He highlighted the significant impact of Tun Abdullah’s leadership on Terengganu, particularly in strengthening the relationship between the federal and state governments, including infrastructure and education development.

Mohd Nor emphasized that Tun Abdullah’s contributions to improving the public service delivery system, expanding dialogue space between the people and the government, and emphasizing transparency in governance have benefited all, including the administration and community in Terengganu. He noted that Abdullah’s services and contributions in shaping the political landscape and strengthening the country’s governance will continue to be remembered and serve as an example for future generations.

Abdullah, 85, passed away at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur at 7:10 pm yesterday. Born on November 26, 1939, in Bayan Lepas, Abdullah was the Member of Parliament for Kepala Batas from 1978 to 2008 and served as Prime Minister from October 31, 2003, to April 3, 2009. Mohd Nor concluded by offering prayers for Abdullah’s soul to be blessed and placed among the righteous.