Friends and colleagues bid last farewell to veteran journalist

Friendly and caring: During his almost 50 years of experience in the media industry, Johan had contributed to major local English dailies.

KUALA LUMPUR: Friends and colleagues from the media paid tribute to veteran journalist Johan Fernandez Abdullah, 71, who died here after an illness.

Johan was in the media industry for almost 50 years and had worked for The Star, New Straits Times, Malay Mail and The Sun.