KUALA LUMPUR: Actress Rita Rudaini is in mourning following the death of her eldest brother, Ahmad Musyaiful Mokhtar, who passed away at the age of 51 early this morning.
Ahmad Musyaiful died at 1.46am at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre after collapsing while on duty at a Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) event in Kelana Jaya.
According to Harian Metro, Petaling Jaya District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat confirmed in a statement today that the cause of death was a heart attack.
“The deceased passed away while on duty at the Kelana Jaya Customs office. He suffered from a heart condition and had previously undergone treatment. The cause of death was a heart attack,” he said.
Meanwhile, the RMCD revealed that Ahmad Musyaiful, a Perlis-based senior customs officer, was preparing for the Ministry of Finance Sports Carnival when he collapsed.
Confirming the news, Rita shared that she was informed of his passing by her nephew early this morning, describing the loss as a devastating blow to her and her family.
“The passing of a beloved family member is naturally a tremendous loss for me and my entire family. No words can describe what I felt upon receiving the sad news from his child early this morning,” she told BH Online.
“I ask everyone to pray that his soul is showered with blessings, forgiven of all sins, and placed among the righteous and the faithful. I also appeal for privacy so that my family and I may go through this difficult time peacefully. Thank you to everyone who has offered prayers, condolences, and support to our family,” she added.
Ahmad Musyaiful’s remains are expected to be brought back to the family’s hometown in Kangar, Perlis, for burial.