KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Former Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) deputy president Datuk Naim Mohamad died this morning at the age of 68.
He breathed his last at UiTM Hospital in Puncak Alam, Selangor and the news was verified by his daughter, Athirah, through a post on Facebook.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my father, Naim Mohamad, this morning.
“His remains will be taken to Kota Damansara Mosque for prayers before being laid to rest at Kota Damansara Muslim cemetery in Section 9,” she said.
Naim was the MNCF deputy president for 10 years before stepping down in August 2016 due to health reasons.
Meanwhile, MNCF vice-president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill when contacted described Naim’s death as a huge loss for the Malaysian cycling fraternity.
“He was a dedicated worker and gave his time and energy to the development of cycling during his tenure of office in the MNCF since the 1980s.
“He served as Secretary of MNCF during the leadership of Tan Sri Darshan Singh in 1988 and thereafter as deputy president with Datuk Abu Samah Wahab. He was a good advisor and always willing to help and assist wherever possible. He will be missed by all,” he said. — Bernama
