Former Indonesian president Wahid dies at 69

Chew Bakar SG

27 mins ago

JAKARTA (AFP) – Former Indonesian president Abdurrahman Wahid died in hospital on Wednesday aged 69, after a long battle with illness, a party official said.

Wahid, popularly known as Gus Dur, was practically blind, diabetic and had suffered strokes.

"Gus Dur just passed away," said Lukman Edy from Wahid's National Awakening Party.

deepak.c SG

This is the one that sleeps during the parliamentary sessions.

Chew Bakar SG

This is the one that sleeps during the parliamentary sessions.

He can't see anyway.

deepak.c SG

He can't see anyway.

Maybe he was in deep meditation during all those sessions.

Chew Bakar SG

Or is it medication?

deepak.c SG

He can't see anyway.

Can't see or no eyes to see (mo ngan tai)?

Chew Bakar SG

Can't see or no eyes to see (mo ngan tai)?

Both.

Fantagf SG

Is this the president who is half chinese? the one who spoke strong words about sg