King, Queen convey condolences to singer Siti Sarah's family

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have expressed their condolences to the family of popular Malaysian singer Siti Sarah Raissuddin. who died early this morning of COVID-19 infection.

Istana Negara in a statement on its Facebook account today stated that Their Majesties also expressed their sadness over her passing and hoped that her family will be patient and resilient as they cope with the loss.

"Their Majesties pray for her soul be blessed by Allah SWT and placed among the righteous," read the statement.

She died at Tuanku Muhriz Chancellor's Hospital (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Cheras, here, at 5.13 am.

Siti Sarah, 37, who was seven months pregnant, was admitted to HCTM on Wednesday evening after suffering from a severe cough and low oxygen levels due to the infection. The baby was saved by Caesarian section.

Her remains were laid to rest at 1.45 pm, at the Kampung Sungai Pusu Muslim Cemetery, Gombak here.

Siti Sarah and her comedian husband Shahmira Muhammad or better known as Shuib Sepahtu, 39, and their three children were confirmed to have contracted the virus since July 25 after undergoing screening tests when their maid tested positive for the virus. Her husband and the children have since recovered.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin too has conveyed his condolences to comedian Shahmira Muhammad, better known as Shuib Sepahtu, on the death of his wife Siti Sarah Raissuddin due to COVID-19 today.

The prime minister said he was saddened by news of the passing of the talented artiste Siti Sarah, who left behind her husband and four children, including a baby who is in critical condition in hospital.

"Not only are the family members and her fans in sorrow but all Malaysians including myself are also sad. May her family and friends remain strong in facing this moment of grief.

"Let's pray that her soul will be blessed and placed among the righteous. May Allah SWT continue to protect and give all of us strength in fighting this pandemic. Insya-Allah," he said in a post on his Facebook.

The 37-year-old singer died at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Cheras here at 5.13 am. She was buried at 1.45 pm at the Kampung Sungai Pusu Muslim cemetery in Gombak.

Muhyiddin also prayed for those who succumbed to the virus to be forgiven and blessed by Allah.

"May their souls be placed among the faithful and their families stay strong in facing the coming days," he said.

-- BERNAMA