Kuala Lampur, April 6 --  

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid his last respects to former MCA president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, remembering the late statesman's significant contributions to the country, particularly during his tenure in the Transport Ministry.

Speaking to reporters after visiting the wake at the Xiao En Centre in Cheras, Anwar said he came to personally convey condolences to Ling's widow, Toh Puan Ong Ee Nah, and family.

"I came to extend my condolences to Toh Puan, on behalf of the nation, in remembrance of the late Tun Ling Liong Sik's immense contributions to the country. Many major events and programmes in the Transport Ministry were initiated during his tenure," he said....