King, Queen visit family of escort rider killed in road crash
Credit: Istana Negara's Facebook
15/01/2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 -- Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today visited the family of His Majesty’s motorcycle escort rider, Sergeant Suhaimi Zakaria, who died in a road crash while on duty in the capital yesterday.
In a post on Istana Negara's Facebook, Their Majesties expressed their sadness with the passing of the policeman and hoped that his family would be patient and resolute in facing the situation.
"Their Majesties pray that the soul of the deceased be showered with blessings by Allah SWT and placed with the righteous," it said.
Their Majesties also expressed their gratitude and deep appreciation for Suhaimi’s services and contributions throughout his service at Istana Negara.
Suhaimi, from Bandar Seri Jempol, Negeri Sembilan, started working at Istana Negara in 2019.
-- BERNAMA
Police confirm outrider killed in Bukit Tunku accident
15/01/2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 -- Police have confirmed that a police outrider from the Istana Negara branch died after being involved in a road accident at Jalan Tunku, Bukit Tunku, here, yesterday.
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department head, ACP Sarifudin Mohd Salleh, said the 6 pm accident involved a 46-year-old police outrider, who was riding a Kawasaki GTR motorcycle when it collided with a Perodua Axia car.
He said the victim hit the right side of the car, which at the time was turning right to enter the house from the same direction.
“The victim suffered head injuries and was confirmed dead at the scene,” he said in a statement tonight.
Sarifudin said that the 31-year-old driver of the car was reported not to have suffered any injuries and the case was investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving resulting in death.
People with information on the incident can contact the Jalan Tun H.S Lee traffic police station at 03-2071 9999, or any police station.
-- BERNAMA
