Raja Muda of Perlis Extends Condolences To Family Of Astro Awani Correspondent

KANGAR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, has expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the late Mohamad Asri Shafii, Astro Awani’s Perlis correspondent.

Tuanku Syed Faizuddin said that Mohamad Asri’s passing left a deep impact not only on his family and colleagues, but also on the community who knew his dedication and strong commitment to the journalism profession.

“The Raja Muda of Perlis also prays that the deceased will be placed among the righteous and that his family will be given fortitude, patience and strength in facing these difficult times,” according to a statement issued by Istana Arau today.

Mohamad Asri, 49, died early this morning, believed to be due to a heart attack, while travelling home after covering the flood evacuation operations in Hat Yai.

Kangar police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop said in a statement that Mohamad Asri was found unconscious by the roadside along Jalan Behor Pulai here at 7.20 am today after allegedly attempting to push his car, which had become stuck in floodwaters.

He previously served as a journalist with Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) before becoming Astro Awani’s correspondent in Perlis.

-- BERNAMA