Family weeps as slain teacher Istiqomah begins final journey to Pasir Mas hometown


MELAKA: Tears flowed among family members of murder victim Istiqomah Ahmad Rozi during her final journey from Melaka Hospital's mortuary to a burial ground at Kampung Kubang Badak, Pasir Mas in Kelantan.

The family members including children, all clad in black, wept as the van carrying the remains of the 34-year-old teacher left the mortuary at 2.10pm on Monday (Aug 19).

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