Sarawak has lost one of its distinguished daughters with the passing of renowned economist and academic Madeline Berma, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said today.
In a statement, the Office of the Premier of Sarawak said Madeline, who was a member of the Sarawak Economic Action Council (SEAC), had made significant contributions through her expertise in shaping a sustainable economic future for the state.
Abang Johari, on behalf of SEAC, expressed his deepest condolences to Madeline’s family on her passing.
“She was a member of the SEAC formed in 2020 to guide Sarawak’s post-Covid-19 economic recovery strategy towards 2030, as outlined in the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy,” the statement said.
Madeline passed away at the age of 67 at her residence in Bandar Baru Bangi at 11.30am today.
Her nephew, Basil Cliffton Calvert, said her remains would be brought back to Kampung Siol Kandis in Kuching for funeral arrangements.
