KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) deputy president Datuk Naim Mohamad (pic) passed away Friday (May 12) morning at the age of 68.
He breathed his last at UiTM Hospital in Puncak Alam, Selangor and the news was verified by his daughter Athirah through a Facebook post.
"It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my father, Naim Mohamad, this morning.
"His remains will be taken to Kota Damansara Mosque for prayers before being laid to rest at Kota Damansara Muslim cemetery in Section 9,” she said.
Naim was MNCF deputy president for 10 years before stepping down in August 2016 due to health reasons.
MNCF vice-president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill described Naim’s death as a huge loss to the Malaysian cycling fraternity.
"He was a dedicated worker and gave his time and energy to the development of cycling during his tenure in the MNCF since the 1980s.
"He served as secretary during the leadership of Tan Sri Darshan Singh in 1988 and thereafter as deputy president with Datuk Abu Samah Wahab.
"He was a good advisor and always willing to help wherever possible. He will be missed by all,” he said. – Bernama
