KUCHING: The passing of former State Secretary Tan Sri Datuk Amar Bujang Mohd Nor is a great loss for Sarawak.
Deputy Prime Minister and Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Bujang Nor contributed a lot not only to the civil service but also to the nation.
“Sarawak has lost an honourable figure whose service is great not only to the civil service, but also to the people of Sarawak and the country,” he said when conveying extending condolences to Bujang Nor’s family in a Facebook post.
Meanwhile, Works Minister and Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said Bujang Nor’s contribution will also be remembered.
“He has contributed a lot to the Sarawak government and his exemplary service will always be cherished,” he said.
He also extended his condolence to the deceased’s family.
Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian was also saddened by the passing of the Bujang Nor.
“Tan Sri was a family friend, (he was) the Sarawak State Financial Secretary while my father was Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Finance then,” he said.
D Sim said Bujang Nor was the president of the Old Josephians Association (OJA) for more than 20 years, adding that he was privileged to succeed the latter.
I will always remember Tan Sri for his jokes and his love for BMW,” said Dr Sim.
Bujang Nor, 88, passed away at the Normah Medical Specialist Centre yesterday (Oct 10) at 8.40 pm.
He leaves behind his wife Datuk Seri Dayang Lela Abang Zawawi and two sons and four daughters.
