Malaysian journalist dies after covering severe floods in Thailand; wife recalls his final message home
A Malaysian journalist died while returning from flood coverage in Hatyai, Thailand. His vehicle became stuck in rising waters, and he collapsed while trying to push it. He sent a final voice note to his wife before his passing. He leaves behind his wife and six children.
- Malaysian reporter Mohamad Asri Shafii died after covering the severe floods in Hatyai, Thailand.
- His car stalled in floodwaters, and he collapsed while attempting to move it; he had a history of heart disease.
- Asri sent a final message to his family and is survived by his wife and six children.
THAILAND: A Malaysian journalist died while returning home from an assignment in flood-hit Hatyai, in Thailand’s Songkhla Province.
Mohamad Asri Shafii, 49, a correspondent with Astro Awani, passed away on the morning of 26 November after documenting the evacuation of Malaysians affected by the severe floods.
Final Assignment Amid Severe Floods
Asri had been reporting on the worsening flood situation when his vehicle became stuck in rising waters.
According to his wife, Norhanani Ahmad, the car stalled and could not be restarted. He attempted to push the vehicle but collapsed during the effort.
She said Asri had a history of heart disease and believes exhaustion from covering the floods may have triggered a heart attack.
A Final Message to His Family
Before his death, Asri sent one last WhatsApp voice note to his wife, saying: “I love you all. Please take good care of yourselves.”
Norhanani said she was shocked by the news of her husband’s passing, adding that he had expressed concern about potential flooding near their home in Perlis and had planned to return quickly.
A Veteran Journalist Remembered
Asri’s career included stints at RTM and Bernama before he became Astro Awani’s correspondent in Perlis.
He leaves behind his wife and six children, the youngest just 11 years old.
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