KUCHING: Former Sarawak Immigration director Datuk Robert Lian Balangalibun has passed away.
The departed who breathed his last at 12.37pm on Sunday (April 2) here, was 67 years old.
According to sources, Robert passed away due to rectum cancer which then spread to his stomach.
Robert, who hails from Bario served as the state Immigration director for 18 years, and retired on July 20, 2015.
He was instrumental in the setting up of eight Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) centres – the Brunei CIQ, Meropok CIQ (Lawas), Mengkalap (Trusan), Bandar Ruang (Limbang), Tedugang (Limbang), Sg Tujuh (Miri), Lubok Antu, Biawak and Tanjung Manis.
Meanwhile, according to an obituary of Robert’s passing, visitation and last respects will be held at 223, Lorong Stapok Selatan 2A here, from 12 pm to 8 pm, on April 3 and 4.
For love gifts, it can be transferred to Garnet Sigang Robert Balangalibun through Maybank (1140 8575 3006).
