KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 ― Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sent his condolences to the family of former Sekijang Member of Parliament, Natrah Ismail, 73, who died last night.

Anwar in an X posting also prayed that her soul be placed among the believers.

"Received the sad news that former Kijang MP, Natrah Ismail had passed away. I sent my condolences to the family and prayed she is placed among those who believed and did righteous deeds, according to the message.

Former Bukit Melawati assemblyman Juwairiya Zulkifli in a Facebook post yesterday announced that Natrah had died of cancer.

Natrah who was a member of Keadilan Central Women’s Leadership Council was Sekijang MP in Johor from 2018 to 2022. ― Bernama