S'wak Premier pays last respects to former state deputy minister

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KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg paid his last respects to former Sarawak deputy rural development and public facilities minister, the late Datuk Seri Ambrose Blikau Enturun, at his residence in Jalan Kedandi, Tabuan Dusun, here on Sunday (Sept 10).

Abang Johari described the late Ambrose as a great leader in Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu , who had served the people well while he was the Katibas assemblyman for nine terms before retiring after the 12th General Election due to health issues.

"Ambrose is a colleague, a friend and a great leader particularly in PBB... together with other Iban leaders in defending PBB, in the way how we should govern this multiracial country," he told reporters after paying his last respects here. The former Katibas assemblyman died at 8.05am on Saturday at the Normah Medical Centre due to a lung infection. He was 70.Born on June 22, 1953, the late Ambrose leaves behind his wife Datin Seri Marie Theresa Mathias, two sons, a daughter and eight grandchildren.

In addition to becoming an assemblyman at the young age of 26, his career spanned over 40 years and also included holding the post of deputy minister from 1987 to 2006. - Bernama

 

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