PORT KLANG: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today (Apr 6) visited the grave of former Selangor State Assembly Speaker Tan Sri Onn Ismail, 84, who died last night (Apr 5).
Ahmad Zahid arrived at the Kampung Raja Uda Muslim Cemetery here at 3.31pm and spent about 30 minutes, where he took part in the tahlil recital session.
Speaking to reporters before leaving the cemetery, Ahmad Zahid described the late Onn as a very good person who was liked by many.
"The late Onn was my teacher at Sekolah Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (STAR) Klang back in 1971. When I entered Universiti Malaya (UM), he also went to UM as a lecturer at the university's Language Centre. We were also equally active in the Federation of Peninsular Malay Students (GPMS).
"I also managed to visit him when he was admitted in hospital. I pray that his soul will be blessed by Allah S.W.T and that he will be placed among the righteous," he said.
Onn breathed his last at his son's residence in Kampung Raja Uda at 7.15pm, due to old age.
He served as Speaker of the Selangor State Assembly for three terms, from 1995 to 2008; Umno permanent chairman (2004 to 2007); Sementa assemblyman for three terms (1974 to 1982) and Selat Klang assemblyman for three terms (1986 to 1995). – Bernama