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Founding mayor of Kuching South, Song Swee Guan, dies at 84

KUCHING, Oct 5 — Former Kuching South mayor Datuk Song Swee Guan died peacefully at 3.30pm on Sunday at Sarawak General Hospital.He was 84.His passing was conveyed by Deputy...

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Former Kuching South Mayor Datuk Song Swee Guan passed away peacefully at the age of 84.

Renowned for his long-standing service, he was a key figure in the Sarawak United People's Party and held significant roles, including ADUN, MP, and the first Mayor of Kuching South City Council.

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian and current Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng praised Song's dedication, kindness, and contributions to the community, noting his significant impact on the foundation and history of Kuching South.

Song's legacy of public service and personal warmth is fondly remembered by colleagues and the community.

KUCHING, Oct 5 — Former Kuching South mayor Datuk Song Swee Guan died peacefully at 3.30pm on Sunday at Sarawak General Hospital.

His passing was conveyed by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, who described Song as a long-serving Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) leader and loyal veteran party member.

“Comrade Song is not just a long-serving SUPP leader but an ADUN and MP, Speaker of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly and first Mayor of the Kuching South City Council (MBKS),” he said in a condolence message posted on his Facebook page.

He also expressed appreciation for Song’s service, sacrifices and dedication to the people of Sarawak and SUPP.

“We lost a loyal veteran party member,” he said.

Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng also expressed deep sadness over Song’s passing, describing him as a kind, humble and sincere person who treated others with warmth and respect.

“This is a very sad moment for me personally as I had known Datuk Song for many years.

“He was someone who treated people with warmth and respect, and I was fortunate to have known him beyond his public positions and titles,” he said.

Wee said Song held a special place in the history of Kuching South as its first mayor, helping to lay the foundation for the city.

“Beyond his achievements and public service, what I will remember most is the person himself.

“He was a good man with a good heart, and his passing is a great loss to all of us who knew him,” he said.

Wee extended his condolences to Song’s family and loved ones on behalf of MBKS.

“Thank you, Datuk Song, for your service, your friendship and the memories you have left behind.

“You will always be remembered. May your soul rest in peace,” he said.

Song was appointed a councillor of the Kuching Municipal Council (KMC) in 1981 before becoming its chairman in 1982.

He led the council until 1988 and subsequently became the founding mayor of Kuching South in August that year, following the delineation and establishment of Kuching South.

He served as mayor for eight years before continuing his political and public service.

Song later served two terms as a state assemblyman before being appointed Speaker of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly in November 1996. — The Borneo Post

*Editor’s note: ADUN is the Malay acronym for Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri, or assemblyman.

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古晋南区前市长拿督宋瑞源安详辞世，享年84岁。

他因其长期服务而闻名，是砂拉越联合人民党的关键人物，曾担任过州议员、国会议员和古晋南市议会首任市长等重要职务。

副总理拿督阿玛沈桂贤和现任市长拿督魏鸿生赞扬了宋先生对社区的奉献、善良和贡献，并指出他对古晋南区的建立和历史产生了重大影响。

宋先生生前热心公益，待人亲切，同事和社区成员都对他的贡献深表怀念。

古晋，10月5日讯——古晋南区前市长拿督宋瑞源于周日下午3点30分在砂拉越中央医院安详辞世。

他的去世由副首相拿督阿玛沈桂贤博士宣布，他称宋是砂拉越人民联合党（SUPP）的长期领导人和忠诚的资深党员。

“宋同志不仅是砂拉越人民联合党（SUPP）的长期领导人，还是州议员、国会议员、砂拉越立法议会议长和古晋南市政局（MBKS）首任市长，”他在脸书页面上发布的唁电中写道。

他还对宋先生为砂拉越人民和砂拉越人民联合党所做的服务、牺牲和奉献表示感谢。