Fahmi Extends Condolences To Family Of Veteran Comedian Khairul Azhar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has extended his condolences to the family of the late Khairul Azhar Abdul Samad, the beloved actor from the iconic sitcom Santan Berlada, who died last night.
In a post on X today, Fahmi expressed his sorrow over the passing of the veteran comedian, who brought joy to Malaysians in the 1980s through the popular series, which aired on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).
"Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un. Santan Berlada was one of my favourite sitcoms during my primary school years. It was full of light-hearted humour and brought fond memories.
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