More than 200 attend funeral of Gerik crash victim

More than 200 family members, villagers, and friends gathered for the funeral of one of the victims of a three-vehicle crash in Gerik, Perak, on Sunday night. Mohamad Hafiz Daniel Nik Hairey, 19, was laid to rest at the Kampung Tok Jawa Islamic Cemetery in Budi at 10.45pm. Prior to his burial, a funeral prayer service was held at his family home, after which his body was carried on foot for approximately 200 meters to the cemetery.

Hafiz's father, Nik Hairey Nik Rahim, 42, recalled the last time he saw his son, which was on Saturday night before Hafiz departed for Gerik at 4am on Sunday. The father did not disclose the nature of Hafiz's work in Perak. The father learned of his son's death around 6pm on Sunday. Nik Hairey expressed that his son had not shown any signs of wanting to leave the family.

Describing Hafiz as a cheerful individual with many friends, Nik Hairey attributed the large attendance at his son's funeral to this characteristic. Hafiz, who sold nasi ayam gepuk at night markets, left behind four siblings, including a 15-year-old, a 10-year-old, and a 4-year-old.