IPOH, May 30 — Former Majalah 3 host Abdullah Sidek Majin died at Slim River Hospital, Muallim, at 11pm yesterday. He was 58.
This was confirmed by Media Prima Berhad News and Current Affairs group editor Kamaruddin Mape when contacted today.
He said Abdullah, who had been suffering from Stage Four lymphoma cancer for the past three months, reportedly fell at his mother’s house in Kampung Lubuk Salak, Tanjong Malim, earlier.
“We were informed about his passing in a WhatsApp group around 11pm. It is unfortunate news for all of us as we have lost a dear friend.
“Although he (the deceased) was not in the same unit as me — he was in the magazine unit while I am in the news unit — my wife Zarina Harun and his wife Khairana Sabtu are very close,” Kamaruddin said.
He added that Abdullah's passing is a significant loss to the magazine unit, particularly TV3, and the journalism industry.
“As far as I know, the deceased loved covering stories about nature, the sea and the environment. His absence is deeply felt as he was a very dedicated individual in his work,” Kamaruddin said.
Abdullah leaves behind his wife, Khairana, and five children.
The funeral is expected to take place at the Cabang Lima Muslim cemetery in Tanjong Malim today.
He was among those who received benefits from the Kasih@Hawana Fund managed by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama).
The Kasih@Hawana Fund was established in conjunction with the National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) 2023. It aims to assist existing and former media practitioners as well as veteran journalists who are in need or facing health challenges.
— Bernama
