Sarawak declares two days of mourning
The state government said that flags would be flown at half-mast throughout Sarawak, and any entertainment events would be postponed.
Wed Feb 21 2024
S Korean President announces national mourning period over Itaewon stampede
President Yoon Suk Yeol announced a period of national mourning and ordered the lowering of flags after a deadly stampede killed at least 151 people in Seoul.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Canada PM Trudeau declares holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth
Canada announced a 10-day mourning period after Elizabeth died at her holiday home in Scotland on Thursday.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Thai king's cremation set for October 26 - govt official
Political observers say the new king's coronation will formally kick-start politics following a year-long mourning period and a general election should follow soon after.
Wed Apr 19 2017
Sombre mood in Kuching, Sarawakians still in mourning
The late Tan Sri Adenan Satem, who passed away last Wednesday, remained close to the hearts of the people of Sarawak and the sombre mood of the seven-day mourning period continues to be felt around th
Sat Jan 14 2017
Abang Johari declines comment on plans until after mourning period
He was in a reticent mood when mobbed by reporters today after he had taken his oath as the state's sixth chief minister at the Astana, official residence of the Sarawak Yang Dipertua Negeri.
Fri Jan 13 2017
Bangladesh in mourning after hostage bloodbath
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina decreed the mourning period as she vowed to drag Bangladesh back from the brink.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Tengku Ampuan Intan Zaharah dies, 40-day mourning period in T'ganu
The country's fourth Raja Permaisuri Agong passed away at Pantai Hospital in Kuala Lumpur at 3.26pm Saturday.
Sat Jan 24 2015
Mandela family ends traditional mourning period
The family of the late South African President Nelson Mandela ended the traditional mourning period for him Sunday with a cleansing ceremony.
Mon Jun 16 2014