World War II veteran Private Ujang Mormin died at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor at 5.05pm yesterday. He was 100 years old.

His grandniece, Lailawati Jamil, 59, confirmed the matter when contacted by Bernama.

She said Ujang was admitted to the Sungai Buloh Hospital on Jan 26 after being tested positive for Covid-19, and the hospital informed her four days ago that he was in critical condition.

"He had, prior to this, expressed his longing to meet relatives and friends, as if he...