Malaysia

Sabah CM’s aide dies of suspected Covid-19

Noorzain Tawi laid to rest at Sekudung Muslim cemetery in KK

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 25 Oct 2020 7:27PM

Sabah CM’s aide dies of suspected Covid-19
Noorzain Tawi’s burial was handled by several people in full protective suits. – The Vibes pic, October 25, 2020

by Rebecca Chong

KOTA KINABALU – Noorzain Tawi, a special officer to Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Mohd Noor, died yesterday, believed to be from Covid-19.

A video of his burial, handled by several people in full protective suits, has since circulated online.

In the clip, Hajiji is seen witnessing the funeral from afar.

A voice heard in the video said Noorzain, 60, is laid to rest at the Sekudung Muslim cemetery here.

Condolence messages filled the Tuaran Bersatu division committee member’s Facebook page.

Hajiji and his wife earlier tested positive for the coronavirus, but have since recovered. – The Vibes, October 25, 2020

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