Malaysian killed in Kabul an unsung hero


PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian economist and former civil servant, who was killed in Friday’s suicide attack at a popular restaurant in Kabul, has been described as an “unsung hero” for his dedication to his work and also helping Afghan victims of war.

Gnanathurai Nagarajah, 65, was among 21 people who died after militants opened fire on diners at close range, his employer Adam Smith International said in a statement.

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