Family, friends remember first Malaysian Airlines MD Abdul Aziz’s passion for work and law
Thursday, 23 Jan 2020 04:15 PM MYTPall bearers carry Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman’s casket after prayers at Masjid Saidina Umar in Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur January 23, 2020. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Often described as mild-mannered and polite, she said Abdul Aziz had treated others around him with the utmost respect and consideration, possibly why he remained respected and admired during his life. “He is respected because he respects people. He treated people with kindness, with love and with affection," she told the press when met at the Saidina Umar Mosque in Bukit Damansara during Abdul Aziz's funeral.
Abdul Aziz was appointed as Malaysia Airlines MD in 1982 before retiring in 1991. Prior to his appointment as MD, he was the company’s secretary/legal affairs director when he joined up Malaysia Airlines 1971.Abdul Aziz, who had been suffering from oesophagus cancer, died last night at the age of 87, while at the Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur hospital in Ampang.To his friends, Abdul Aziz had been a strong advocate of civil liberties and transparency in local government.
“We are going to miss a great committed person who has been involved with many contributions at the national level - from civil service to corporate service and ending up with community-society oriented service.
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