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Malay Mail
14-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Teluk Intan FRU truck crash: Police, family bid emotional farewell as Constable Akmal Wafi laid to rest in Kedah
KULIM, May 14 — The Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel, Constable Akmal Wafi Annuar, who was killed in Tuesday's crash in Teluk Intan, was laid to rest at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Mosque cemetery in Sungai Limau, Lunas, this morning. Kulim Police chief Supt Zulkifli Azizan attended the funeral along with a team of FRU personnel and Akmal Wafi's family members and friends. The funeral was conducted according to Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) funeral honours. Zulkifli also presented the national flag to Akmal Wafi's father, Annuar Yusof. The remains of the 28-year-old constable arrived at his family's residence in Lunas at 6.30 am today and were brought to the Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Mosque for funeral prayers led by Imam Shahril Adzhar Abu Samah. Akmal Wafi was one of the nine FRU Unit 5 members who perished in the fatal crash involving the FRU truck and a gravel-laden lorry at Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan, on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Annuar said the entire family is coming to terms with the tragic passing of Akmal Wafi, remembering him not only as a dedicated officer but as a hero to his loved ones. 'He had only recently joined FRU Unit 5 earlier this year, after completing his training late last year. We accept his passing with a heavy his service was short, the honour and respect shown to him were immense. We are proud of him. Today, I see him as our family's hero,' he said. Recalling his son's final days, Annuar shared that Akmal Wafi, the eldest of five siblings, showed no unusual behaviour prior to his deployment. However, before heading into the operation, he had a light-hearted video call with his sister, Wardina, expressing excitement about an upcoming break and plans to return home on Tuesday. 'He joked and asked his sister to pick him up from Ipoh. I was told he had applied for a two-day leave. He was really happy about getting the leave, and even more so that his motorcycle had finally been repaired. But instead of coming home for a short holiday, he came home for good,' Annuar said, visibly holding back tears. Annuar also expressed gratitude for the smooth funeral process and extended heartfelt thanks to PDRM and FRU Unit 5 for their unwavering support during this difficult time. — Bernama
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- New Straits Times
FRU Constable Akmal Wafi laid to rest in Lunas
KULIM: The remains of Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) member, Constable Akmal Wafi Annuar, 28, were laid to rest at the Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Muslim Cemetery here at about 11am today. The casket, draped in the Jalur Gemilang, arrived at the mosque in a police van at about 9.50am for funeral prayers which were attended by more than 200 congregants and led by the mosque's imam, Shahril Adzhar Abu Samah. A sombre atmosphere filled the air as the casket was taken by FRU members to the cemetery for burial, attended by family members, friends and colleagues. Kulim police Superintendent Zulkifli Azizan later presented the Jalur Gemilang to Akmal Wafi's father, Annuar Yusof. Earlier, the late constable's body was taken from Surau Ar-Rahman at the Hilir Perak district police headquarters before being brought to the FRU Unit 5 Headquarters in Sungai Senam, Ipoh, Perak. His remains arrived at his family home in Taman Pegaga, Lunas, at 6.30am to allow family members and friends to pay their final respects. The late Akmal Wafi, a bachelor, was the eldest of five siblings and had just recently started his service with the police. He was among nine FRU members who died in an accident involving a lorry carrying stones on Jalan Chikus – Sungai Lampam yesterday. The other victims were Corporal Muhamad Akmal Muhamad, 35; Sergeant S. Perumal, 44; Sergeant Mohd Roslan Abd Rahim, 46; Corporal Mohd Pozli Jaudin, 41; Corporal Nurit Pandak, 34; Corporal Amiruddin Zabri, 38; Corporal Mohamad Hilmi Mohd Azlan, 38; and Lance Corporal Damarrulan Abdul Latif, 33. Nine other FRU members are currently receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital.
