Tears of joy and triumph for ovarian cancer survivors
The launch of the Ovarian Cancer Society Malaysia (OCSM) and its revolutionary Returning Ovarian Cancer Survivors to Activities of Daily Living through Movement (Roam) in Petaling Jaya yesterday wasn't just an event.
It was a powerful testament to resilience and hope, and an emotional embrace of life after cancer.
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- Malay Mail
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The Sun
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- The Sun
Son sensed change in late father before departure to holy land
JOHOR BAHRU: The son of a Malaysian pilgrim who passed away in Makkah on Saturday due to a heart attack said he sensed a change in his father before he departed for the holy land two weeks ago. Muhammad Hazrul Haziq Misnan, 30, shared that his late father, Misnan Ahmad, 60, repeatedly urged him, as the eldest son, to always take care of the family. Upon learning that his father had been admitted to hospital following a heart attack, the family made a video call on Friday, not realising that it would be their final 'meeting'. 'At the time, he seemed stable. We were relieved when he was transferred out of the intensive care unit. He was able to speak and even raised his hand as usual. But then came the heartbreaking news that he had passed away. 'We accept it, as he passed away in the holy land, something many Muslims dream of. Allah SWT loved him more,' he told reporters when met at his home in Taman Istimewa here today. Muhammad Hazrul Haziq said his late father's excitement to perform the haj was evident, as he appeared full of enthusiasm and was already waiting in the car shortly after performing the subuh prayers. 'I sent my mother and late father to Senai International Airport (LTAS) at 6.30 am. He looked so full of energy and was eager to leave home,' he said. Misnan, who was the special officer to Johor Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah, died at King Abdul Aziz Hospital.
New Straits Times
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- New Straits Times
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JOHOR BARU: A 60-year-old aide to the Johor Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman has died while performing the haj in Makkah. Misnan Ahmad, died of a heart attack while receiving treatment at King Abdulaziz Hospital in Makkah yesterday. He was part of a group under the Johor government that left for Saudi Arabia on May 15. He was accompanied by his wife, Siti Hawa Safar, 54. Their son, Muhammad Hazrul Haziq, 30, said the family sensed something different about Misnan on the day of his departure. "Abah looked unusually spirited that morning. After Subuh prayers, he got straight into the car and waited for me, although check-in was not until 8.30am and the flight was at 11am," said Hazrul when met at the family home in Taman Istimewa here today. Hazrul said Misnan took the place of a Johor executive councillor, who had pulled out of the pilgrimage. "When he found out the exco was not going, Abah immediately went to Tabung Haji and settled everything. He was determined — he really wanted to go." However, after arriving in Mecca a few days later, Misnan complained of chest pains and sought treatment. Harun said they video called Misnan on May 30, two days after he was admitted to hospital. "He appeared to be recovering. He looked better, and was transferred out of the intensive care unit. He could still speak and raise his hand. But about 4pm Saudi time, we received the news. He was gone. We accept it. Allah loved him more." Hazrul said his father had left a heartfelt reminder before his departure. "He told me, 'Haziq, take care of your sisters, your mother, and your siblings. "I'm the eldest son, and he reminded me often of that responsibility." He said the family was still processing the loss, but his mother remained calm would continue with her pilgrimage. Misnan had six children aged between 20 and 34, and two grandchildren. He was known for his community service. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar confirmed that Misnan died of a heart attack while receiving treatment at King Abdulaziz Hospital. He is the fifth Malaysian pilgrim to pass away in Makkah this haj season. He was buried in Makkah.
