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PM Anwar offers condolences to Opposition Leader Hamzah over mother's passing
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed sympathy to Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin following the death of his mother.
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KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended condolences to Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin on Wednesday over the passing of his mother.
The gesture reflects customary parliamentary civility, with senior political figures across party lines typically acknowledging significant personal losses among their peers.
Hamzah Zainudin, who leads the Opposition in Parliament, holds the position of President of Perikatan Nasional. The loss marks a significant personal event for one of Malaysia's senior political figures.
Condolences from government and opposition leadership underscore the tradition of setting aside political differences during times of personal grief among parliamentary members.