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Kedah Civil Defence director dies on Everest

Its chief commissioner confirms Awang Askandar Ampuan Yaacub’s passing while on expedition

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 19 May 2023 10:23PM

Kedah Civil Defence director dies on Everest — The death of Kedah Civil Defence Force Director Awang Askandar Ampuan Yaacub (pic) on a mission to climb Mt Everest has been relayed by Tan Sri Salleh Mohd Nor, the expedition’s chef de mission. – Awg Jeffry Jalil Facebook pic, May 19, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Kedah Civil Defence Force Director Awang Askandar Ampuan Yaacub died while on a mission to climb Mt Everest.

The force’s Chief Commissioner Aminurrahim Mohamed confirmed this after receiving notification from the expedition’s chef de mission Tan Sri Salleh Mohd Nor.

“May Allah reward his good deeds, grant him the highest level of blessings… and may he be placed among the righteous,” Aminurrahim said in a brief statement tonight. – Bernama, May 19, 2023

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