Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah visits Kluang fire victims’ family, offers aid and orders full funding to rebuild their fire-damaged home
KLUANG: Her Majesty, Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia today visited the family of victims of a fire at Taman Titiwangsa here, which claimed the lives of a mother and her two children last Wednesday (Sept 9).
The Queen visited Khairul Nizam Wahid, who lost his wife Noraini Ibrahim, 49, and their children Khairul Nurhaziqq, 18, and Khairul Nurhadiff, 11, as well as the victims’ family members.
According to a post uploaded on the Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, the Queen was accompanied by Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor, PUSPANITA Johor branch chairperson Datin Siti Azizah Omar and Kluang District Officer Puan Azurawati Wahid.
The visit began with a brief tahlil and prayers for the victims and Her Majesty presented cash and essential items through the Raja Zarith Sofiah Foundation of Johor.
In addition, the Queen also instructed the Sultan Ibrahim Johor Foundation (YSIJ) to fully fund the repair and reconstruction of the victims’ two-storey terrace house, which was affected by the fire.
Meanwhile, Khairul expressed his emotion and gratitude for the visit by Her Majesty and Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda.
“I am grateful for Her Majesty’s concern over the ordeal that has befallen our family. Although their lives can never be replaced, I am thankful that so many people have prayed for my late wife and children,” he said.
