#SHOWBIZ: Veteran singer Sheqal laid to rest
His body was brought from Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital (HTJ) in Seremban, and funeral prayers were performed at the Lechar Village Mosque by about 200 congregants before being taken to the Kemuning Islamic cemetery.
Sheqal died at 12.31pm at HTJ after being hospitalised since June 4 and placed in a medically induced coma on June 6 due to
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His eldest son, Muhammad Fathullah Shaharim, 21, said his father often reminded him never to neglect his prayers and to always care for the family.
"As the eldest of two siblings, my father told me to take responsibility for the family.
"I also postponed my multimedia studies to take care of him during his illness.
"God willing, I will reapply to continue my studies later," he said.
Meanwhile, fellow singer and long-time friend Aming Spring described Sheqal's passing as a great loss.
"He was a man of noble character, never hurt anyone's feelings.
"We truly cherish the memories we shared with him on stage," he said.
State Communications and Multimedia, Youth, Sports and Non-governmental Organisations Committee chairman Fadzli Mohamad Kamal, also described Sheqal's death as a significant loss to both the local arts scene and the state of Pahang.
"Sheqal was not only known for his emotionally touching songs but also as a language lover and writer of religious-themed books.
"His songs carried meaningful lyrics rarely delivered by other singers," he said.
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