Anwar pays tribute to former lecturer Abu Bakar, prominent Malay literary figure (opens original article in a new tab)

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Professor Emeritus Datuk Abu Bakar Abd Hamid, a notable Malay literary figure and former academic leader, following his death.

• Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed sadness over the death of Professor Emeritus Datuk Abu Bakar Abd Hamid, a prominent Malay literary figure
• Abu Bakar was a former deputy vice-chancellor of Universiti Malaya and instrumental in establishing Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
• Abu Bakar died on June 21 after experiencing sudden shortness of breath at his residence in Petaling Jaya, Selangor