The Times frontman recalls last conversation with late guitarist, urges dashcam witnesses to come forward

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Naza Mohamad, lead singer of Malaysian indie band The Times, is calling upon individuals with dashcam footage of a recent fatal collision involving their late guitarist to share the evidence to aid the ongoing police inquiry. During a press conference for the 2 Konsert 2 Generasi event in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, Naza disclosed that their departed bandmate, Nazreen Sharkawi, 51, had passed away on August 24 at Miri General Hospital, four days after slipping into a coma after a hit-and-run incident in Miri, Sarawak.

"We still have no clue about who struck him or the make of the vehicle involved. If any Miri residents possess dashcam footage, please share it," Naza expressed, emphasizing the unfairness of such an incident to both the victim and their family. Nazreen, widely recognized as Ein, served as The Times' rhythm guitarist from 2003 to 2007, also contributing to the creation of the band's initial three albums before relocating to Kuching for work.

The guitarist was also the first cousin of Radhi, who was present at his funeral in Kuching recently. Reflecting on their last interaction with Nazreen, Naza recounted a surprising call from him seeking a reunion with the band. "It was unexpected, as we hadn't spoken in some time. He inquired about our well-being, the recent album, and the band's t-shirts featuring his likeness.

I promised to send him the album and t-shirt upon his return to Kuching," Naza recalled. Regretfully, Naza forgot to deliver the items to his brother in Kuching, and it turned out to be their final conversation, almost as if Nazreen was hinting at the importance of their reunion. Naza further highlighted Nazreen's endearing qualities, praising his humility and easygoing nature.

He also noted with sadness that fans had been expressing their condolences on social media, a testament to the guitarist's impact on those who knew him.