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Barnama
18-07-2025
- Health
- Barnama
With Wife's Passing, Astro Presenter Akbar Receives A Lifetime Pension
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- A sports presenter with Astro Arena, Akbar Sahari, 50, has been granted a lifetime Survivor's Pension benefit from the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) following the passing of his wife Noorsuzilawati Mohd Noor, 44, from colon cancer on July 6. Through the social protection scheme, their three children aged between 13 and 19 are also eligible to receive the benefit until they are 21 years old or until they pursue their first degree. Perkeso Board chairman Datuk Sri Subahan Kamal said the monthly payment of RM1,441.67 was a continuation of the Disability Pension Benefit that the deceased had previously received since July 5, 2024, as a result of contributions throughout her service since 1999.

Barnama
24-06-2025
- General
- Barnama
Perkeso Pension A Final Gift From Late Raja Nurfatimah Mawar To Her Mother
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Survivor's Pension benefit from the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) now stands as a final act of love from the late Berita Harian entertainment desk assistant editor Raja Nurfatimah Mawar Mohamed to her mother, Katijah Muda, 69. Although she passed away last Sunday, Raja Nurfatimah Mawar's contributions to Perkeso have enabled her mother to receive a monthly pension of over RM1,300, ensuring continued financial support. Perkeso group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said her death was a significant loss not only to her family but also to the Malaysian media industry, which she had served with dedication for over 30 years.