KUCHING (June 12): While Sarawak lost a great statesman with the passing of Tan Sri Abang Ahmad Urai Abang Mohideen, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg says he personally lost an uncle.

Paying his last respects to the former Senate president at his residence at Jalan Muda Hashim here, Abang Johari said Abang Ahmad Urai had given a lot of advice to the younger generation on how to better serve the community.