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SINGAPORE: Singaporean leaders on Saturday (October 24) expressed their condolences to the Sultan of Brunei following the death of his son, Prince ‘Abdul’ Azim, at the age of 38.
“It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of his beloved son … He will be remembered for his passion for the arts and his kindness to those in need, and the people of Brunei Darussalam will miss him very much,” said President Halimah. Yacob said in his letter to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
“On behalf of the people of Singapore, I extend my condolences to His Majesty on his loss.”
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Prince ‘Azim was known for his “kind and generous spirit” and for his dedication to charitable, educational and youth causes.
“It was a Singaporean privilege to have had the opportunity to host him in our schools during his primary and secondary education. I remember him from my interactions with him over the years, as a person of great character. We will miss him very much, ”said Mr. Lee.
The late prince was a former student of the Raffles Institution.
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said she was “deeply saddened” by the news and conveyed her sincere condolences.
“Through his compassion and empathy, Prince ‘Azim had endeared himself to Bruneians and everyone who knew him,” said Dr. Balakrishnan.
Prince ‘Azim, the second prince born to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, died on Saturday; the cause of his death was not disclosed.
A seven-day period of mourning was declared on Saturday, according to a statement from the Brunei Sultan’s office.
Prince ‘Azim was buried at the Royal Mausoleum in Bandar Seri Begawan on Saturday.
