AKPS Officer’s Death: Heartbreaking Scenes as Two Daughters Mourn Norhazwani’s Return Home

TUMPAT: An atmosphere of grief surrounded the family of the late Norhazwani Ibrahim, 35, as the remains of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) officer arrived at her hometown in Kampung Banjir, Telaga Lanas, Pengkalan Kubor, early this morning.

The cries of her two daughters, Nordianisa Sofia Mohd Khairuddin, 6, and Noralisa Amara, 5, accompanied the return of their mother’s remains. Norhazwani was believed to have been murdered by her husband in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, last Thursday.

In an even more heartbreaking scene, the two children cried uncontrollably and refused to leave their room despite attempts to comfort them by their aunt, Marliza Ibrahim, 48, who had also cared for them since they were young.

Norhazwani’s remains were brought from the KLIA Quarters Mosque in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, before arriving at her family home in Kampung Banjir, Telaga Lanas, Pengkalan Kubor, at approximately 1 am.

Funeral prayers were performed for a second time before her remains were taken to the Pengkalan Kubor Muslim Cemetery, where she was laid to rest at 1.50 am.

More than 200 people, including family members, personnel from AKPS, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and local residents, attended the funeral.

Also present were AKPS Deputy Director-General (Operations) SAC Datuk Mohd Nasaruddin M. Nasir and Tumpat District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Khairi Shafie.

Norhazwani’s elder brother, Mohd Hazwan Ibrahim, 38, expressed his appreciation to everyone who helped arrange his sister’s funeral, particularly JKDM and AKPS.

He said the assistance provided by both agencies was deeply meaningful, from the time his sister was at Seremban Hospital until her remains arrived in Pengkalan Kubor.

“I would like to thank everyone who was directly involved in facilitating my sister’s funeral arrangements, especially JKDM and AKPS, who provided assistance from the time she was at Seremban Hospital until her remains arrived in Pengkalan Kubor.

“I am extremely grateful to everyone who helped make my sister’s funeral arrangements easier,” he said.

Mohd Hazwan said the family felt relieved that the funeral arrangements had been completed and had come to terms with the tragedy that befell his sister.

However, he said the family remained deeply saddened by the circumstances facing Norhazwani’s two daughters, aged five and six.

According to him, the family had yet to make further plans, but both children would remain in their care.

Meanwhile, AKPS Deputy Director-General (Operations) SAC Datuk Mohd Nasaruddin M. Nasir said Norhazwani had only transferred from JKDM to AKPS on July 1.

He described her as a hardworking and dedicated officer who was committed to her duties.

“We understand that she frequently worked overtime, possibly because she had two children and her husband reportedly did not have a permanent job.

“In terms of her work, there were no issues. She was a good officer, hardworking and committed to her responsibilities,” he said.

Earlier, Mohd Nasaruddin also presented a cash contribution from AKPS Kelantan to Norhazwani’s family.

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