Malaysian Sports Mourns the Loss of Respected Figure Harun Rasheed Othman
The Malaysian sports scene has lost a respected figure with the passing of former national athletics coach Harun Rasheed Othman today. He was 71 years old.
Confirmation of Passing
His passing was confirmed by Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) general manager Nurhayati Karim, who was contacted by Bernama. According to her, his remains will be buried in Kajang today.
Tribute to the Late Coach
"Allahyarham (the deceased) was actively involved in coaching. I myself had been in contact with him regarding the Selangor athletes under his guidance in the relay and sprint events," she said.
Condolences Pour In
Condolences for Harun Rasheed’s family poured in on MAF’s Facebook, with many paying tribute to the former athlete and coach for his significant contributions to the country’s sports arena.
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Conclusion
The passing of Harun Rasheed Othman is a significant loss to the Malaysian sports community. He will be remembered for his dedication and contributions to the sport of athletics in Malaysia.
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Q: Who is Harun Rasheed Othman?
A: Harun Rasheed Othman was a former national athletics coach who passed away at the age of 71.
Q: What is his legacy in Malaysian sports?
A: Harun Rasheed Othman was actively involved in coaching and contributed significantly to the country’s sports arena, particularly in the field of athletics.
Q: How did he pass away?
A: The exact cause of his passing is not specified in the article.
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