Malaysia Extends Condolences To Family Of Late President Jimmy Carter

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The Government and people of Malaysia have expressed their heartfelt condolences and sympathy on the passing of former President of the United States, James E. Carter Jr., on Dec 29, 2024.

The Malaysian Foreign Ministry, in a post on its official Facebook page on Thursday, stated that Carter, who served as the 39th President of the United States, was a distinguished statesman whose significant contributions to humanitarian efforts left an indelible mark on the world.

“Malaysia also hopes that the late President’s family will find strength and solace during this difficult time,” the post read. 

The post also shared pictures of Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan signing the condolence book at the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

Carter, the winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100.

-- BERNAMA