KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced on Thursday (Sept 24) that his eldest brother, Idrus Ibrahim, has passed away.
In a Facebook post, Anwar said he received the news while returning home from an official engagement. He described the loss as deeply saddening for the family.
Idrus Ibrahim was the eldest sibling of the prime minister. Further details about the funeral arrangements or the cause of death have not been publicly disclosed.
The prime minister's office has not issued an official statement beyond Anwar's social media post. Condolences have begun to pour in from political leaders and members of the public.
