Zaharif’s family begins to accept his death

IPOH - The family of Muhammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie, 17, a student who died after being hit and dragged by a car on Jalan Taman Jati near Meru on Friday, is beginning to accept his loss.

The victim's uncle, Abdul Razak Judin, 48, said his family had accepted the student's passing.

"Alhamdulillah, so far the parents and families of the victims have been able to accept what has happened, and we have all accepted his passing,” he said when met by reporters outside the Magistrate's Court here on Monday.

Razak arrived at the court at about 8am, together with his two brothers, Mohd Nizam Abdullah, 43, and Ahmad Faizal Jaafar, 47, to represent the family as observers.

However, he said, they will not release any statement because it will be done by the appointed lawyer.

Meanwhile, the grounds of the Magistrate's Court in Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab were filled with people who wanted to follow the development of the case.

As a result, security controls were also increased, including ensuring the smooth flow of traffic in front of the court building.

Dozens of officers and policemen were assigned to control the security and attendance of the public. - AWANI