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New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf dies at 81
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf, 81, founder of the Malaysian Entertainment Journalists and Writers Association (WHAM), passed away at Selayang Hospital here yesterday at about 1 am. Her daughter, Nilly Wahida Omar, initially confirmed the passing of Fauziah, who was well-known among creative industry figures and celebrities. It was reported that Fauziah died due to a cerebral haemorrhage. Nilly Wahida said that about a week ago, her mother fell at their home before being admitted to the hospital for treatment. "We, her children, were by our mother's side when she breathed her last. She passed away very peacefully," she said. Fauziah's remains were eventually laid to rest at the Selayang Baru Islamic Cemetery here yesterday afternoon. About 100 people, including family members, relatives, and acquaintances, paid their last respects at the funeral. Among the artiste friends present were famous lyricist, Datuk Habsah Hassan, and actress Rubiah Suparman. Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) CEO, Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, was also present on behalf of the Minister of Communications, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, to hand over a cash donation of RM2,000 to Fauziah's family. WHAM, in a statement, expressed its condolences and sorrow over the passing of Fauziah Rauf, who was also a former journalist for Utusan Malaysia, including Wanita magazine, and the publisher of Nilly Publication. WHAM president, Datuk Tengku Khalidah Tengku Bidin, described Fauziah as a highly respected female journalist in both the journalism and the arts and entertainment industries in the country. "Fauziah was not only an excellent writer but was also among the earliest female journalists to successfully establish her own publishing company, Nilly Publication, which published Pesta Magazine and the Pentas Dunia newspaper," she said. Tengku Khalidah added that in recognition of her significant contributions, Fauziah received the Distinguished Journalist Award at the Malaysian Film Industry Journalism Awards (AKIFMA) 2017, jointly organised by the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (Finas) and WHAM. "WHAM extends its condolences to Fauziah's entire family. May her soul be blessed and placed among those who believe and do good deeds," she said. Fauziah is survived by her four children and 13 grandchildren.
The Star
26-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Grandmother's guiding hand a family's strength
Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN SHE is their grandmother, mother and father all rolled into one. Despite her financial struggles, 58-year-old Wan Rosidah Wan Ibrahim takes on the role of caring for her 15-year-old granddaughter, Nur Nasrin Nadhirah Mohd Rizal, and her 11-year-old disabled brother, Muhammad Naufal Nafiz. Harian Metro reported that the resilient grandmother in Kuala Krai, Kelantan, took it upon herself to care for her grandchildren after the deaths of her daughter and son-in-law. She said her eldest daughter, Norziana Ab Rahim, who was the mother of the siblings, died in May last year due to diabetes and seizures. Her son-in-law Mohd Rizal Ismail died in 2023 after suffering from chronic kidney disease. 'I am now both the mother and father to them. I provide for their daily needs and ensure they get an education,' she said. Wan Rosidah acknowledged that caring for Muhammad Naufal has been quite challenging due to the spinal deformity he has had since birth. 'Naufal has no function from the waist down, including both of his legs which are bent, requiring him to wear diapers,' she said. > Veteran entertainment journalist Fauziah Rauf has died at the age of 81 due to brain haemorrhage, Harian Metro reported. Her daughter Nilly Wahida Omar said her mother had a bad fall at their home about a week ago, which led to her being warded at Hospital Selayang. Fauziah, who started the Malaysian Entertainment Writers and Journalists Association (WHAM), was previously honoured with the Entertainment Journalism Icon Award at the Malaysian Film Industry Journalism Awards in 2017. She leaves behind four children and 13 grandchildren. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf dies at 81
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran journalist and one of Malaysia's earliest female editors, Fauziah Rauf, died at Selayang Hospital early today. She was 81. Her youngest son, Firhat Yasir Omar Sudi, when met at the family residence in Bandar Baru Selayang, said his mother died at around 1 am due to a brain haemorrhage. He said Fauziah's remains would be taken to the Selayang Baru Mosque for cleansing and shrouding and funeral prayers before being laid to rest at the Selayang Baru Muslim Cemetery after Zohor prayers. Fauziah, the founder of the Malaysian Entertainment Writers and Journalists Association (WHAM), was a recipient of the Kasih@HAWANA Fund in 2023. She had previously been honoured with the Entertainment Journalism Icon Award at the Malaysian Film Industry Journalism Awards (AKIFMA) in 2017, organised by WHAM and the National Film Development Corporation (FINAS). With over two decades of experience at Utusan Malaysia, Fauziah was also a pioneering figure and the first Malaysian woman to publish newspapers and magazines such as 'Mingguan Famili', 'Pentas Dunia' and 'Hawa' during the 1980s.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fahmi extends condolences to family of veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has extended his condolences to the family of veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf, who died today. In a Facebook post, Fahmi said her passing would be deeply felt by members of the media who had the opportunity to work alongside her. He noted that the late Fauziah was a recipient of the Kasih@HAWANA Fund in 2023, an initiative by the Ministry of Communications through the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama). 'The Kasih@HAWANA Fund was established as a symbol of care and appreciation, supporting media practitioners facing hardships during their service, in retirement, or in times of illness. 'May her soul be blessed, her sins forgiven, and may she be placed among the righteous,' he said. Veteran journalist and media pioneer Fauziah Rauf, 81, passed away at Selayang Hospital at around 1 am today due to a brain hemorrhage. Fauziah was among the earliest female editors in the country and the founder of the Malaysian Entertainment Journalists and Writers Association (WHAM). In 2017, she was honoured with the Entertainment Journalism Icon Award at the Malaysian Film Industry Journalism Awards, organised by WHAM and FINAS (National Film Development Corporation). With over two decades of experience at Utusan Malaysia, Fauziah also broke new ground as the first woman to publish local newspapers such as Mingguan Famili, Pentas Dunia and the women's magazine Hawa in the 1980s. She also played a key role in bringing Malaysian artists to the Voice of Asia Music Festival in Kazakhstan throughout the 1990s, helping showcase talents such as Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, Ziana Zain, Erra Fazira, Anis Suraya and the band Slam on the international stage.
Barnama
25-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
Fahmi Extends Condolences To Family Of Veteran Journalist Fauziah Rauf
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has extended his condolences to the family of veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf, who died today. In a Facebook post, Fahmi said her passing would be deeply felt by members of the media who had the opportunity to work alongside her. He noted that the late Fauziah was a recipient of the Kasih@HAWANA Fund in 2023, an initiative by the Ministry of Communications through the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama). 'The Kasih@HAWANA Fund was established as a symbol of care and appreciation, supporting media practitioners facing hardships during their service, in retirement, or in times of illness. 'May her soul be blessed, her sins forgiven, and may she be placed among the righteous,' he said. Veteran journalist and media pioneer Fauziah Rauf, 81, passed away at Selayang Hospital at around 1 am today due to a brain hemorrhage. Fauziah was among the earliest female editors in the country and the founder of the Malaysian Entertainment Journalists and Writers Association (WHAM). In 2017, she was honoured with the Entertainment Journalism Icon Award at the Malaysian Film Industry Journalism Awards, organised by WHAM and FINAS (National Film Development Corporation). With over two decades of experience at Utusan Malaysia, Fauziah also broke new ground as the first woman to publish local newspapers such as Mingguan Famili, Pentas Dunia and the women's magazine Hawa in the 1980s.
