The Sarawak state flag at Dataran Ibu Pertiwi was flown at half-mast in honor of former Sarawak governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, who passed away early Wednesday (Feb 21) morning. When Bernama checked at 9am, the flag had been lowered halfway down the 99-metre-high pole as ordered by the Sarawak government.
The Sarawak government had previously declared two days of mourning in honor of Abdul Taib, who passed away at 4.40am at a hospital in Kuala Lumpur at the age of 87. As part of the mourning period, the state government also announced that flags throughout Sarawak will be flown at half-mast and all entertainment events will be postponed.
Dataran Pertiwi, which is situated near the State Legislative Assembly building and the Kuching Waterfront, was inaugurated by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The building of the monument was sponsored by Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros), Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS), and Shell as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. – Bernama
