KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today paid his final respects to former transport minister and MCA honorary life president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik at the Xiao En Centre here.
Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, was also present.
Sultan Nazrin also graciously wrote words of encouragement in a condolence book for Dr Ling’s family before paying his final respects.
Their Royal Highnesses then took the time to console the family of the late leader before departing.
Dr Ling, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 82, is survived by his wife Toh Puan Ong Ee Nah and two sons, Ling Hee Leong and Ling Hee Keat.
The former MCA president was among the longest-serving Cabinet members, heading the Transport Ministry for 17 years from 1986 until his resignation in 2003.
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