Dewan Negara observes a minute's silence to honour fireman Adib

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Dewan Negara spent a minute's silence and expressed its condolences to family members of fireman Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim, who died due to severe injuries on Monday (Dec 17) after being attacked during a riot at the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple at USJ 25 last month.

Muhammad Adib, 24, died at the National Heart Institute (IJN) at 9.41pm.

Senate president Tan Sri S Vigneswaran represented the Dewan Negara in expressing sadness at the passing of Muhammad Adib.

"The fireman had sacrificed his life for the nation.

"He is a true hero, a national hero, the sacrifice of this noble being for the nation truly makes the country proud.

"May the incident be a lesson for all Malaysians," he said here on Tuesday (Dec 18).

Besides the message of condolences, he also hoped that all family members of the late fireman and staff of the fire department would be strong in facing the situation.

Members of the senate then stood while Muslim senators recited the Al-Fatihah and observed a minute's silence. - Bernama