PETALING JAYA: Umno leaders past and present paid tribute to Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, remembering him as a loyal friend devoted to the nation and Barisan Nasional. Barisan chairman and Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) said Dr Ling’s death was a profound loss to the nation. He said Dr Ling was a statesman who leaves behind a lasting legacy in public service. Constantly on the ground: Dr Ling made it a point to get firsthand accounts from the rakyat to better tailor appropriate responses. Always giving: Dr Ling presenting bicycles to pupils from Chinese primary schools under the MCA Langkawi project.

Source: The Star April 05, 2026 03:17 UTC