Hero Fireman Involved In Batang Kali Landslide Rescue Mission Dies Of Heart Attack
49-year-old Abd Aziz Usoff leaves behind a wife and four kids.
By Sadho Ram — 30 Dec 2022, 01:31 PM
One of the frontline heroes, who were involved in the Batang Kali landslide search and rescue (SAR) mission, has died after suffering a heart attack on the morning of Wednesday. He was 49 years old.
Abd Aziz Usoff took part in the SAR operations for the landslide tragedy that occurred on 16 December at the Father's Organic Farm campsite in Batang Kali, reported New Straits Times today, 30 December.
He was the Rawang Fire and Rescue Department station chief.
The SAR mission ended on Sunday evening, 24 December, with Abd Aziz suffering a heart attack at around 7.55am on Wednesday, 28 December.
File photo of SAR teams at the landslide location in Batang Kali.
Image via Asyraf Hamzah/New Straits TimesAbd Aziz was among the first to arrive at the scene
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Norazam Khamis shared that Abd Aziz was an officer who was dedicated in carrying out his duty and responsibility, especially during fire and rescue operations.
"In fact, he was among the earliest who arrived at the scene in Batang Kali to assist in the SAR operations although the tragedy (area) was not under his jurisdiction," Norazam said yesterday, 29 December.
He served the department for about 15 years
"His loss will be felt and it will be difficult to replace such an outstanding officer," Norazam said, adding, "His remains were buried at the Masjid Jamek Al Ittihad Muslim Cemetery in Kulim."
Abd Aziz leaves behind his wife, Siti Mardhiah Nayan@Ahmad, and four sons.
File photo of Rawang Fire and Rescue Department station chief Abd Aziz Usoff, who died from heart attack.
Image via New Straits Times