Tragedy Strikes on the Football Field: Ayer Kuning Assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin Passes Away
A Sudden Collapse on the Pitch
GEORGE TOWN: Ayer Kuning assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin died today after collapsing following a friendly football match at Bandaraya Stadium here. He was 59 years old.
The Incident Unfolds
Timur Laut police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad has revealed that Ishsam collapsed and became unresponsive after shaking hands with other players during the Chief Minister of Penang’s Four-Cornered Football Championship at the stadium. Emergency aid was administered on the field, and Ishsam was rushed to Penang Hospital (HPP) at 5:40 pm.
Further Medical Attention and Tragic Conclusion
"He was pronounced dead at the HPP Emergency Department at 6:28 pm," Abdul Rozak said in a statement. Ishsam’s remains were sent to the HPP Forensic Medicine Department for a post-mortem.
A Life of Football and Politics
It is understood that Ishsam was a former national and Perak football player in the 1980s and 1990s. The Tapah UMNO chief won the Ayer Kuning state seat with a majority of 2,213 votes during the 15th General Election.
Conclusion
The sudden and unexpected death of Ishsam Shahruddin has left the community in shock and grief. His contributions to the world of football and politics will be remembered, and our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the cause of Ishsam’s death?
A: The exact cause of death is pending the results of the post-mortem examination.
Q: How did Ishsam pass away?
A: Ishsam collapsed and became unresponsive after shaking hands with other players during the friendly football match, and later died at the hospital.
Q: What was Ishsam’s background in football and politics?
A: Ishsam was a former national and Perak football player in the 1980s and 1990s, and he also won the Ayer Kuning state seat with a majority of 2,213 votes during the 15th General Election.