GE13: Husam’s mother passes away just before polling day

(The Star) – PAS vice-president Datuk Husan Musa‘s mother Salma Idris has just passed away a day before the election.

A report on Harakah daily’s website, stated that Husan’s mother would have her solat jenazah (prayer for the departed) after the Asar prayers at the Masjid Kota, in Salor, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

Husan, who is PAS’ candidate in Putrajaya, is also contesting for the state seat in Salor, where he is the incumbent.

“Pemergian Bonda memilukan saya, namun takdir ini saya anggap pembuka kemenangan saya dan Rakyat Malaysia yang dahagakan Malaysia Baru yang Bersih, Adil & Berjiwa Rakyat,” posted Husam, on his Facebook page.

This is translated as “Though I grieve my mother’s passing, I accept this as the opening to victory for me and the Rakyat who thirst for a new Malaysia that is clean, fair, and in line with the will of the people”