2 Indonesian Citizens Died From COVID-19 In Malaysia

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Dang Wangi District blocked the road in Jalan Tun Azlan Shah Kuala Lumpur during the lockdown. (Photo: Agus Setiawan/Antara)

JAKARTA - Two Indonesian citizens (WNI) who lived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, each with the initials B and AH died due to exposure to COVID-19.

Manager of the Malaysian Nahdlatul Ulama (PCINU) Special Branch, Dr. Mohammad Mahbubi Ali in Kuala Lumpur, Friday, June 11.

AH died on Monday, June 7, while B died on Wednesday, June 9.

"Mr. B was exposed from Mr. AH just because he was delivering medicine. Two days later he also died. Rest In Peace", said the Chairman of the Shariah Committee of Affin Islamic Bank.

Member of the Ta'lim Council of the Alumni of Association and Sympathizers of Miftahul Ulum Islamic Boarding School (IKBAS PPMU) The Panyeppen of the Special Region of Malaysia died due to exposure to COVID-19.

Mahbubi said that AH died in his flat and had not had time to get tested for COVID-19.

"Finally, all the content of the house and those who visited him were all exposed. Mr. B died at Kajang Hospital", He said.

Those who were exposed are now in hospital and mostly in isolation at home.

IKBAS PPMU Panyeppen Pamekasan in Malaysia expresses condolences regarding the deaths of the two people.

"May Allah accepts his deeds, wash away his sins and mistakes. Rise with the Prophets, people who are pious and get the intercession of the Prophet and his ahlulbait", said the Chairperson of the Taujih Majlis IKBAS PPMU Panyeppen in Malaysia, Ustadz Nawawi.

On Thursday, June 10, the daily number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia reached 5.671 people while Kuala Lumpur reached 769 or the second-highest after Selangor at 1.510 from nine states or provinces.

The deceased Indonesian citizens who were exposed to COVID-19 have been buried according to health protocols.

"The Indonesian Embassy has also confirmed that family members are still being treated at the Serdang Hospital, their condition is getting better so they can return to their homes", he said.

Yoshi said that donations and data collection will also be carried out to help families in need.

"The Indonesian Embassy continues to urge Indonesian citizens to always comply with health protocols and always open communication channels for Indonesian people who need assistance", he said.