SEREMBAN, March 31 ― The brother of Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar died early today due to a heart attack.

Muhamad Ali, the eldest of eight siblings, 72, died at Tuanku Jaafar Hospital (HTJ) here at 1.56am after complaining of stomach pains and difficulty in breathing around midnight.

One of Muhamad's children, Dr. Noor Khalili, 41, told reporters that his father was laid to rest at the Senawang Muslim cemetary around 11.30am.

More than 200 people attended the funeral, including Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and senior police officers.

The retired teacher is survived by his wife, Rosnah Abdul Ghani, 68, and five children. ― Bernama