ALOR STAR – A local Chinese daily journalist was found dead in his car in front of the Alor Star Mall here this morning.
Kota Setar police chief Ahmad Shukri Mat Akhir said Sin Chew Daily journalist Ng Eng Boon, 44, was found unconscious by the public, inside his car parked in front of the supermarket.
“We received an emergency call from the public at about 4.07am informing us that there was an unconscious individual in his vehicle.
“When he was found, the vehicle’s engine was still running. Preliminary investigations found no criminal elements at the scene,” he said in a statement today.
Ng's body was taken to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital for a Covid-19 screening test and an autopsy.
Meanwhile, Kedah Sin Chew Daily bureau chief Chen Shau Han, 56, described Ng’s death as a huge loss to the company.
He said Ng, who had served for 19 years as a journalist with the newspaper, was a dedicated and hardworking employee.
“We are all deeply saddened by his loss. He was very diligent and never complained if given any work assignment.
“Before this, I had told him to take leave and rest, but he refused,” he said, confirming that Ng had never taken any sick leave during his work.
Ng’s death was also felt by the Kedah-based media fraternity as some took to Facebook to commemorate his passing.
Kedah Elite Media Club president Kumaran Rajamoney said Ng was a friendly and jovial individual, and always came to the aid of others who needed help.
He said that a few weeks before Ng’s death, the deceased shared many pictures of memories with other friends via WhatsApp and social media.
“I can only pray to the Almighty that Ng will be blessed with eternal peace. He will be missed,” he added. – The Vibes, January 4, 2021
