Tunku Bendahara Kedah passes away

His Royal Highness Dato’ Seri Utama Tan Sri Tunku Annuar Alhaj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah, Tunku Bendahara Kedah and chairman of the Regency Council of Kedah passed away at the Pantai Hospital Ipoh at 12.20am today.

He was the younger brother of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah.

This was confirmed by a statement by Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir Wednesday morning.

The statement also announced a three-day mourning period from May 21 where all state, federal and other flags will be flown at half mast.

All forms of entertainment, gatherings and celebration are also cancelled during the mourning period.

The remains of the deceased will be buried at the Royal Mausoleum located in Langgar, Kedah after Asar prayers.