Former deputy communications minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin passes away

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Former deputy communications and multimedia minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin passed away on Friday and was laid to rest at the Bayan Lepas Islamic Cemetery after Isyak prayers.

GEORGE TOWN (Nov 13): Former deputy communications and multimedia minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin passed away on Friday and was laid to rest at the Bayan Lepas Islamic Cemetery after Isyak prayers.

News of his passing was shared by former Perlis menteri besar Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, who extended his condolences to the deceased’s family.

In a Facebook post, Shahidan, who is the member of Parliament for Arau, said he was deeply saddened by his friend’s passing.

“It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing of the former Padang Besar MP, a man who had rendered invaluable service. His passing is a great loss to us all.

Earlier, a condolence poster announcing Zahidi’s death went viral on social media, accompanied by details of the funeral prayer and burial arrangements, which were held at Masjid Bayan Lepas.

The news was subsequently confirmed by the deceased’s younger brother, Zafruddin Zainul Abidin. Zafruddin said his elder brother passed on at about 5pm.

He was reported to have said that he had been informed of his brother’s deteriorating health since Wednesday and that Zahidi had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Penang. He was believed to have been suffering from kidney failure and required dialysis.

Zahidi, 65, served as the Padang Besar MP for two terms after winning the seat in the 13th and 14th general elections.

He held several key positions in national politics and administration, including as the deputy communications and multimedia minister under the Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional administrations from March 2020 to November 2022.

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