Media pays last respects to late Express reporter
Published on: Monday, March 09, 2020
By: Yayasan Dalimpos
Marutin (second right) presenting KJA’s contribution to Mail’s wife.
Tenom: Members of the Keningau Journalist Association paid their last respects to Daily Express’ reporter, Mail Mathew @ Ambrose at Kg Mantailang, here.Leading the group was President Marutin Ansiung (New Sabah Times) accompanied by his deputy, Dr Franchis Andin (Berita Harian), Mohd Khairy Abdullah (Bernama), Yayasan Dalimpos (Daily Express) and representatives from Keningau FM RTM.ADVERTISEMENT
“He (Mail) was an active reporter who wrote extensively for the interiors, he was a good-hearted person, cooperative and a caring person, his articles were based on the needs of the community.
“We have lost a good friend. We have been writing news related to the interior for a long time and his passing is hugely felt. He will be missed and remembered forever,” said Marutin.
“We can only pray for all the family members and friends who knew him (Mail), may we preserve in this difficult time. We have lost a dear friend, but God loves him more,” he said while extending KJA’s contribution to Mail’s wife, Agui Jaruman, 66.
Mail, 67, breathe his last on Thursday night after being diagnosed with lung cancer two weeks ago.ADVERTISEMENT
The Tenom-based reporter from Kg Mantailang, Tenom passed away at about 11.25pm on Mar 5 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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He is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters.
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