A father’s final farewell: Jalur Gemilang presented as MMEA officer killed at sea laid to rest in Kedah

KUALA NERANG — The remains of MMEA officer Technical Leading Seaman Mohd Roshaimi Mohd Ridzuan, 41, who tragically lost his life in a boat collision off Perlis yesterday, were laid to rest in Kedah today. The funeral ceremony took place at Masjid Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Islamic Cemetery, concluding at 9.45pm local time. MMEA conducted the funeral rites and provided a ceremonial escort, honoring the deceased in a befitting manner.

The remains initially arrived at the mosque at 8.41pm, following the completion of a post-mortem examination at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar.

A solemn atmosphere prevailed as hundreds gathered to pay their respects, including family members, locals, and colleagues from MMEA. The burial ceremony was led by Mohd Izhar Zakaria, with the remains then escorted to the mosque cemetery, where about 500 people attended the final farewell. After the burial, Deputy Director-General (Operations) of MMEA, Vice-Admiral (Maritime) Mohd Zawawi Abdullah, presented the Jalur Gemilang, Malaysia's highest civilian honor, to Mohd Roshaimi's father.

Kedah and Perlis MMEA Director, First Admiral (Maritime) Romli Mustafa, along with dozens of MMEA personnel, were also present at the final tribute.