Former Utusan Malaysia freelance journalist dies at 66

Abdul Malek Asli, a former freelance journalist who contributed to Utusan Malaysia and Kosmo!, has died at the age of 66. He passed away at Parit Buntar Hospital following complications from septic shock, which resulted in multiple organ failure.

His daughter, Khairun Nisa Abdul Malek, shared that her father had been battling heart disease for three years. His condition worsened significantly due to kidney failure and a subsequent infection, requiring intensive monitoring by his family. She was the last to care for him before he breathed his last.

Asli served as a part-time journalist for Utusan Malaysia and Kosmo! from 2004 to 2020, covering the northern Perak region. His family has accepted his passing with peace and expressed gratitude for the support and prayers received during his final days and for the funeral arrangements.

He is survived by his wife and eight children. The funeral prayers were held at Surau Al-Moqni in Tanjung Piandang after the Zuhur prayer, followed by burial at the Batu 5 Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Kurau.

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We as a family accept his passing and express our deepest gratitude to all who prayed for him and assisted in the funeral arrangements until completion.