SIBU, Jan 8 — Renowned “Pantun Iban” poetess Nyong Aji passed away in Kapit on January 5.

She was 64.

In a Facebook post uploaded by Nyong’s eldest daughter Sim Ah Hua, the funeral wake would be held at the family house at Sungai Pelajau in Bukit Goram.

When contacted, Sim said she could only confirm the cause of her mother’s death after the issuance of the death certificate.