Tan Sri Dr Abu Hassan Omar
SHAH ALAM: The remains of former Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Dr Abu Hassan Omar, who died Saturday night, were buried at the Shah Alam Royal Mausoleum, here, about 2.30pm yesterday.
The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin attended the funeral.
Also present were Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari and hundreds of family members and friends.
Abu Hassan, 77, died last night at about 8.05pm at a private hospital here following a heart attack.
He is survived by his wife Puan Sri Wan Nor Daud, four children, 15 grandchildren and a great grandson.
Meanwhile, when met by reporters after the funeral, Abu Hassan’s son Mohamed Hazali, 44, said that his father was planning to attend a special prayer with family members prior to his death.
“In terms of politics, my father continued to serve the community apart from playing a role during the 14th General Election,” he said, adding his father’s last post was as Selangor Former Elected Representatives Council chairman. — Bernama