Bernama Sarawak Photographer Razali Nordin Dies

KUCHING, April 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Sarawak Bureau photographer Razali Nordin passed away at the age of 54 at the Sarawak General Hospital (HUS) at 1.44 am today.

Razali, who hailed from Batu Gajah, Perak, was known as a dedicated and committed person in carrying out his duties throughout his three decades of service at Bernama.

He started his career at Bernama headquarters in Kuala Lumpur in 1996 before being transferred to the Sarawak Bureau in 2002, the Selangor Bureau in 2004 and returned to the headquarters in 2009 before being reassigned back to the Sarawak Bureau in 2011 until now.

It is understood that he suffered from several chronic illnesses, including heart, liver and kidney problems.

His health condition began to deteriorate since Ramadan this year until he was confined to his home in Taman Sukma, Petra Jaya, before being admitted to HUS for further treatment.

Razali had previously also received donations through the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA as part of the welfare initiative for media practitioners under the Ministry of Communications.

Throughout his service at Bernama, he contributed a lot to the smooth operation of the Sarawak Bureau and was liked by his colleagues for his friendly and cooperative attitude.

Razali leaves behind his wife, Ratnawaty Abdul Hai, and four children.

According to Ratnawaty, the remains of her husband will be taken to the Gita Mosque near here for funeral prayers and burial after the autopsy is concluded.

-- BERNAMA