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Thursday November 5, 2009

Energy Commission chief laid to rest


KUALA LUMPUR: Energy Commission chairman Datuk Pian Sukro, 63, who died of a stroke in Rome on Saturday, has been laid to rest at the Bukit Kiara Muslim cemetery.

His remains arrived at the KL International Airport yesterday and were taken to Balai Islam at the Tenaga Nasional Berhad complex in Jalan Bangsar for prayers and for colleagues and friends to pay their last respects.

In grief: Chin (centre) and his wife Datin Ruby Wee Hui Kiang (second from right) paying their last respects to Pian at the Balai Islam Tenaga Nasional Berhad complex in Jalan Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur Wednesday. — Bernama

Among those present were Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor, Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui and his deputy Noriah Kasnon.

Pian died at the Agostino Gemelli Univer-sity polyclinic in Rome.

He leaves behind wife Datin Dr Kobkua Suwannathat, two sons and a daughter.

Pian’s eldest son, Bhuni Mas, 34, a Tenaga Nasional engineer, said he was a jovial and kind man and had always been healthy.

“He just had his medical check-up a few months ago.

“He was doing well; perfectly fine. So, we are still in shock over his sudden death,” he said. — Bernama

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