Fahmi Conveys Condolences To Family Of Former Utusan Melayu Journalist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil expressed condolences to the family of former Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad journalist Muhammad Basir Abu Bakar who died today due to chronic health issues.

“I have just received the sad news of the passing of a former media practitioner and the first recipient of the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA fund, Muhammad Basir. I had the opportunity to visit him and his family at their home on April 14, 2023, during the inaugural Kasih@HAWANA programme.

“My condolences to his entire family. I pray to Allah SWT to grant strength and resilience to his children, who are now aged 15, 13, and 10,” he said in a Facebook post.

Earlier, Muhammad Basir’s sister, Siti Salha, 40, said that her brother, who suffered from heart disease, died at 6.45 pm. He was 45.

His wife, former Utusan Group photographer Nor Azlina Jaafar passed away on Oct 17, 2023.

His remains will be brought to the Taman Taming Jaya Mosque, Cheras at about 8 am tomorrow for prayers before being laid to rest at the Batu 10 Muslim cemetery.

-- BERNAMA