Wan Azizah's father Wan Ismail Wan Mahmud passes away

Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail’s father Dr Wan Ismail Wan Mahmood, 93, died early today due to old age at his residence in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

His remains were brought to Masjid al Mustaqim in Taman Nirwana, Ampang, at 9am for the funeral rites and after that, to the Ukay Perdana Muslim Cemetery for burial.

Present at the mosque were Dr Wan Azizah, her husband Anwar Ibrahim and their daughters, Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar and Nurul Illham.

Wan Ismail left a wife, Mariah Khamis, four daughters, including Dr Wan Azizah, and a son.

Among those who were at the mosque to pay their last respects were Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu and his deputy, Senator Liew Chin Tong.

Others included Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Xavier Jayakumar, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Salahuddin Ayub, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng and Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

- Bernama