KUCHING, May 3 — Veteran journalist James Ritchie passed away at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here today.

He was 75 years old.

Former State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Seri Jacob Robert Ridu, in a statement, confirmed this, saying that Ritchie passed away after suffering from an illness.

“We are saddened to inform you that that veteran journalist Mr James Ritchie, who is also a family (member) to me, has gone to be with the Lord.