Focus

Elmina crash: Pelangai assemblyman Johari Harun laid to rest

By MUKHRIZ MAT HUSIN
20 Aug 2023 01:40pm
The remains of the late Johari were safely laid to rest at 12:16 noon. - Photo from SINAR HARIAN / MOHD RAFIQ REDZUAN HAMZAH
The remains of the late Johari were safely laid to rest at 12:16 noon. - Photo from SINAR HARIAN / MOHD RAFIQ REDZUAN HAMZAH
The late Johari's funeral rites. - Photo from SINAR HARIAN / MOHD RAFIQ REDZUAN HAMZAH
The late Johari's funeral rites. - Photo from SINAR HARIAN / MOHD RAFIQ REDZUAN HAMZAH
It is estimated that more than 500 people, including relatives and the local community, attended the burial to pay their final respects to the late Datuk Seri Johari Harun.
It is estimated that more than 500 people, including relatives and the local community, attended the burial to pay their final respects to the late Datuk Seri Johari Harun.

GOMBAK - The remains of the Pahang State Executive Councillor for Local Government, Housing, Environment, and Green Technology, Datuk Seri Johari Harun have been laid to rest at the Raudhatul Sakinah Cemetery in Batu Caves here on Sunday.

Johari's remains, one of the victims in the tragic plane crash on Persiaran Elmina, Shah Alam, on Thursday, arrived at the mosque at 10.18am and were laid to rest at 12.16pm after the funeral prayers.

More than 500 people, including relatives and the local community, attended the funeral to pay their final respects to Johari.

Also present to pay their final respects were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi; former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob; Speaker of the Pahang State Legislative Assembly Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin; Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

Earlier, the wife of Johari, Datin Seri Maziah Samsudin, arrived at around 11am in a vehicle accompanied by several individuals and was seen entering the forensic building at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR), Klang, on Saturday.

It is understood that her presence was related to the identification process of Johari's remains.

On Saturday, Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan announced that the remains of all nine victims involved in the tragic incident could be claimed at around 9am on Sunday at the Forensic Department of HTAR Klang.

On Thursday, the private plane crash involving a Beechcraft 390 (Premier 1) aircraft on Persiaran Elmina, Shah Alam, claimed 10 lives, including Johari, who was also a State Assemblyman for Pelangai.

Related Articles:

The incident involved six passengers and two crew members of the light aircraft, as well as two civilians, a motorcyclist, and a car driver passing by the scene.

The aircraft, which was departing from Langkawi and heading to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTSAAS), was reported to have been granted permission to land at 2:50 PM but crashed two minutes before landing.

Elmina
plane crash
Johari Harun
More Like This
The new tariff schedule with a base tariff of 45.62 sen per kilowatt-hour for Peninsular Malaysia under Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) is proposed to be implemented starting July 1, 2025, Tenaga Nasional Bhd said today.
The new tariff schedule with a base tariff of 45.62 sen per kilowatt-hour for Peninsular Malaysia under Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) is proposed to be implemented starting July 1, 2025, Tenaga Nasional Bhd said today.
National TNB proposes to impose higher base tariff for Peninsular Malaysia for 2025-2027
TNB said the regulatory rate of return has been maintained at 7.3 per cent as per RP3 and this would enable the utility firm to make essential investments in the industry, ensuring a continuous and reliable electricity supply to meet growing demand.
A generator room supplying electricity to the Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital here caught fire earlier this afternoon.
A generator room supplying electricity to the Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital here caught fire earlier this afternoon.
National Lorry accident causes fire at HTJ generator room
The fire was caused by a lorry, believed to be carrying construction materials, which snagged an electrical cable, causing the cable pole to collapse.
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo illustrated via Canva
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo illustrated via Canva
National Immediate reform needed in social media regulations to protect children - Syerleena
"The Internet, once celebrated as a vast repository of limitless knowledge, has become a dark and perilous space for those who seek to exploit children."
A Perodua Kelisa carrying a family of four overturned after losing control at KM212.3 of the WCE near Sitiawan. Photo: Perak Fire Department.
A Perodua Kelisa carrying a family of four overturned after losing control at KM212.3 of the WCE near Sitiawan. Photo: Perak Fire Department.
National Tragic accident on WCE claims lives of mother, toddler
By NOOR AINON MOHAMED
26 Dec 2024 07:44pm
The vehicle veered off the road and crashed into the road divider before overturning in the middle of the road, resulting in the toddler being ejected.