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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Extends Condolences on Passing of Former Timor-Leste President
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Extends Condolences on Passing of Former Timor-Leste President

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim offered condolences on the passing of former Timor-Leste President Francisco Guterres.
  • Guterres, who died at 71, was a key figure in Timor-Leste's independence movement, known as Lú-Olo.
  • He served as President of the National Parliament and Head of State, advocating for his people's freedom.

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences following the death of former Timor-Leste President Francisco Guterres. Guterres passed away at the age of 71.

Anwar described Guterres, also known by his resistance name Lú-Olo, as part of a generation that fought for and achieved Timor-Leste's independence. He highlighted Guterres's years in the resistance movement and his subsequent service to his country as President of the National Parliament and Head of State.

"Throughout that journey, he remained steadfast in fighting for the freedom of his people and the building of a democratic nation," Anwar stated in a Facebook post. He added that Malaysia joins the people of Timor-Leste in mourning the loss.

Anwar emphasized that Guterres's contributions and legacy will be remembered with deep respect and appreciation in Timor-Leste.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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