November 28, 2023
The president of the National Cycling Federation of Malaysia (PKBM) Datuk Abu Samah Abd Wahab died at the Malacca Crown Hospital, around 7 last night. - BERNAMA
The news of the deceased's death was confirmed by his second son, Norazman who is also the Vice President of PKBM when contacted by reporters.
He said the deceased breathed his last at the age of 82 after a year of stage four prostate cancer.
"His health has been deteriorating for the past two weeks before being admitted to the hospital last Sunday because he had no appetite," he said.
The deceased is survived by his wife, Datin Halimah Ali, 82, seven children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The remains will be buried at the Kampung Semabok Islamic Cemetery around 12 noon tomorrow.
Abu Samah has held the position of PKBM President since 1990 and made new history in the sporting arena of his country when he received the ASEAN Cycling Federation (ACF) Merit Award last May, thus being the first sports figure in this country to receive the Merit Award from the world's governing body - International Cycling Union (UCI), continental - Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) and regional region - ACF.
-- BERNAMA
