Late Ahmad Shah was often a reference for friends in South Korea
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros, a Malaysian national working in South Korea, was a trusted advisor and helper to many.
- He was known for his fluency in Korean and his willingness to assist both acquaintances and strangers.
- His passing is mourned as the loss of a friend and someone dedicated to others' welfare.
Allahyarham Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros was a constant point of reference for his friends and others needing advice or assistance during his time in South Korea. His close friend, Muhamad Jalalludin Othman, shared that Ahmad Shah was a go-to person due to his fluency in the Korean language.
Jalalludin noted that Ahmad Shah was among the Malaysians who had lived and worked in South Korea for an extended period. He was known for his helpful nature, always striving to assist those in need, even if they were newly acquainted. "If someone was in trouble, he would help. Even if he had just met them, he would try his best to help," Jalalludin said.
If someone was in trouble, he would help. Even if he had just met them, he would try his best to help.
Ahmad Shah was described as friendly, hardworking, and consistently offering help to anyone, regardless of how long he had known them. "It wasn't just me he helped. Many others. That's why many people knew him. If a Malaysian newly arrived, he would help," Jalalludin added.
His ability to navigate life in South Korea and his linguistic skills made him a valuable resource for the Malaysian community there. His death is felt not only as the loss of a friend but also as the loss of an individual who consistently prioritized the well-being of others. Ahmad Shah was laid to rest at the Bandar Tasik Puteri Muslim Cemetery in Rawang.
It wasn't just me he helped. Many others. That's why many people knew him. If a Malaysian newly arrived, he would help. He also often became a reference point for Malaysians in Korea because he was fluent in Korean and knew the ins and outs of life there.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.