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KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — Tributes are pouring in for Malay Mail editor-in-chief Datuk Wong Sai Wan, who died earlier today from a heart attack.
Politicians including former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong, Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and the Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari have conveyed their condolences via social media.
“The world of journalism has lost a role model and a veteran who is well respected.
“Condolences to Datuk Wong Sai Wan's family for his departure earlier,” Najib said in a Facebook post.
Najib said Wong was professional and experienced, and had a very cheerful personality.
“His writings have always caught my attention.
“May his family be strong to face this struggle,” he said.
Similarly, Wee wished Wong's family strength and condolences.
“Sad and shocked to hear of Datuk Wong Sai Wan's passing.
“He was Malay Mail's editor-in-chief and former Seremban bureau chief and executive editor of The Star.
“A long-time news media veteran and a true mentor to many of our current generation of journalists. He will be dearly missed by many,” he said.
Sai Wan, who was 59, was earlier today admitted to the Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) for heart-related issues.
According to his son Wong Chee Mun, Sai Wang came into the hospital at 5.30am and was admitted to the emergency room at 6am. His heart stopped beating.
“They tried CPR on him but couldn't revive him,” he said.
In a separate Twitter post, Azmin too expressed shock over Sai Wan's passing.
“Utterly shocked to learn of the passing of veteran journalist and Malay Mail’s editor-in-chief Datuk Wong Sai Wan.
“My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones,” he said.
Utterly shocked to learn of the passing of veteran journalist and Malay Mail’s editor-in-chief Datuk Wong Sai Wan. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/Sy8YgkvxV8
— Mohamed Azmin Ali • 🇲🇾 (@AzminAli) May 14, 2021
Amirudin said Sai Wan's passing represented the loss of another giant in the media industry during a crucial period in the country's fight against Covid-19.
Condolences to the family and friends of Datuk Wong Sai Wan, Editor In Chief of Malay Mail @malaymail on his passing early this morning. We lost another giant name in the media industry during a crucial period in our fight against COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/5sH3tQ9lab
— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) May 14, 2021
Veteran and former MCA leader Datuk Lee Hwa Beng, on the other hand, expressed gratitude for Sai Wan's contribution in the former's political career.
“RIP, my friend! You have played a big role in my long political career.
“Thanks for the memories!” he said.
RIP,my friend! You have played a big role in my long political career.
— Lee Hwa Beng (@hwabeng) May 14, 2021
Thanks for the memories! https://t.co/3DhiEgoJvY
A wake for Wong will be held from 11am to 6pm on May 15 and 16 at Xiao En Centre on 1 Jalan Kuari in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
Due to current movement control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOP), only 50 people will be allowed at one time.
However, there will be a waiting area should those present exceed the permitted number.
A funeral service is set for May 17, with the time yet to be confirmed.
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from Malay Mail - Malaysia
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