Former NSTP photographer dies from colorectal cancer
SEREMBAN: Former New Straits Times Press photographer Dzulkifli Mustapha, 65, passed away at Tuanku Jaafar Hospital (HTJ) here at around 1pm today due to colorectal cancer.
The late Dzulkifli had previously undergone surgery and was treated at the hospital for two weeks after being diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in March.
According to family members, he was readmitted to the same hospital about two weeks ago after becoming weak due to a lack of appetite, before passing away at 1pm.
His body was taken to Masjid Kariah Mambau here for funeral prayers and to be shrouded, before being laid to rest at the Bandar Ainsdale Muslim Cemetery after the Asar prayers.
Dzulkifli had served with NSTP since 1987, with his final posting at the Negri Sembilan bureau, before retiring in 2017.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Today's news in pictures - Tuesday, May 22, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs. KUALA LUMPUR – The ASEAN-Malaysia 2025 logo on display outside the Petronas Twin Towers ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit scheduled for May 26 and 27. NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD KUALA LUMPUR – Final preparations underway for the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2025 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). NSTP/NABILA ADLINA AZAHARI KUALA LUMPUR – City residents and families enjoy a free-flight parrot showcase in Bukit Antarabangsa. NSTP/RAIHANA MANSOR HULU TERENGGANU – Terengganu FAMA promotes a healthy eating campaign with fruits and vegetables at SK Seri Berang. NSTP/GHAZALI KORI
New Straits Times
17-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Today's news in pictures - Tuesday, May 17, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs. KOTA KINABALU – A participant of the 10th Sabah International Dragon Boat Race in action at Likas Bay. NSTP/MOHD ADAM ARININ GEORGETOWN – A dance performance by the Cultural Group of the Malaysian Prisons Department in conjunction with the 235th Prisons Day Celebration at Padang Kota Lama. NSTP/MIKAIL ONG GEORGETOWN – Members of the Main Honour Guard of the Malaysian Prisons Department during the 235th Prisons Day Celebration at Padang Kota Lama. NSTP/MIKAIL ONG SEPANG - A man fishing from a kayak at Bagan Lalang, Sepang. NSTP/AMIRUDIN SAHIB KUALA LUMPUR – A cultural performance by Vietnamese youth during the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Youth Day Celebration for the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur at Lanai@MaTIC. NSTP/HAIRUL ANUAR RAHIM SHAH ALAM – Graduates receiving their degrees at the 35th MSU Convocation Ceremony held at the MSU Chancellor Hall in Shah Alam. NSTP / FAIZ ANUAR
New Straits Times
30-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Former NSTP photographer dies from colorectal cancer
SEREMBAN: Former New Straits Times Press photographer Dzulkifli Mustapha, 65, passed away at Tuanku Jaafar Hospital (HTJ) here at around 1pm today due to colorectal cancer. The late Dzulkifli had previously undergone surgery and was treated at the hospital for two weeks after being diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in March. According to family members, he was readmitted to the same hospital about two weeks ago after becoming weak due to a lack of appetite, before passing away at 1pm. His body was taken to Masjid Kariah Mambau here for funeral prayers and to be shrouded, before being laid to rest at the Bandar Ainsdale Muslim Cemetery after the Asar prayers. Dzulkifli had served with NSTP since 1987, with his final posting at the Negri Sembilan bureau, before retiring in 2017.
