Mother finds strength in daughter-in-law after son's death in South Korea
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Zulfah Fadliani, mother of the late Ahmad Shah Ahmad, finds strength in her daughter-in-law, Nurcahaya Ruslan, following Ahmad Shah's death in South Korea.
- Nurcahaya is currently in South Korea finalizing personal matters and vehicle sales before returning home in September.
- Zulfah expressed deep gratitude to Malaysians for their support in bringing Ahmad Shah's body home and facilitating his burial.
Zulfah Fadliani, 47, mother of the late Ahmad Shah Ahmad, is finding solace and strength in her daughter-in-law, Nurcahaya Ruslan, 30, as she grieves her son's death. Ahmad Shah was fatally stabbed in a dispute in South Korea, and his body was returned to Malaysia.
Nurcahaya is in good condition and we give each other strength. She gives me strength and I also give her strength.
Nurcahaya remains in South Korea to manage her late husband's affairs, including the sale of his vehicle and the retrieval of personal belongings. She is expected to return to Malaysia around September. Zulfah described their mutual support during this difficult time, stating, "She gives me strength and I also give her strength."
I don't know what else to say other than thank you very much. That's all I can say.
Zulfah extended heartfelt thanks to the Malaysian public for their overwhelming assistance throughout the ordeal. "I don't know what else to say other than thank you very much. That's all I can say," she expressed. She specifically acknowledged the help received from the community, from the repatriation of her son's body to the final burial arrangements. "I am very, very grateful and thank you to everyone who helped. May Allah reward all their kindness," she added.
I am very, very grateful and thank you to everyone who helped. May Allah reward all their kindness.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.