SEREMBAN, Feb 9 -- World War II veteran Private Ujang Mormin died at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor at 5.05 pm. He was 100 years old.
His grandniece, Lailawati Jamil, 59, confirmed the matter when contacted by Bernama here, tonight.
She said Ujang was admitted to the Sungai Buloh Hospital on Jan 26 after being tested positive for COVID-19, and the hospital informed her four days ago that he was in critical condition.
"He had, prior to this, expressed his longing to meet relatives and friends, as if he knew the time had come, but due to the current COVID-19 situation, we could not visit him," she said.
Lailawati said the funeral arrangements were being made by the MOH, with the burial expected to take place at the Royal Malay Regiment Cemetary in Port Dickson.
Ujang, who hails from Kampung Kundur, Rembau, had fought against the Japanese army alongside legendary war hero Lt Adnan Saidi
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