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DPM Ahmad Zahid Extends Condolences To Bernama Editor-in-chief Over Mother's Passing

20/05/2026 01:34 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi extended his condolences to the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj and his family on the passing of his mother, Kaliamah Karuppaya, last night.

In a Facebook post today, Ahmad Zahid said the loss of a mother is a huge loss and difficult to describe in words.

“May the entire family of Arul Rajoo be given strength and fortitude in facing this sad moment,” he posted.

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Kaliamah, 77, breathed her last at her home in Behrang Hulu, Perak, at 8.10 pm after suffering from kidney failure-related health complications over the past year.

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