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New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
BH entertainment desk assistant editor Raja Nurfatimah Mawar dies
KAJANG: Berita Harian's (BH) entertainment desk assistant editor, Raja Nurfatimah Mawar Mohamed, died at her home in Sungai Long at about 2pm today. Raja Nurfatimah, who had more than 30 years of experience in journalism, was 49. Well-known among members of the entertainment industry, news of her passing came as a shock to family and friends. Her remains were taken to Kajang Hospital for a post-mortem and are expected to be brought back to her hometown in Kuala Terengganu for burial. Her maid, Khusnul Khotimah, 23, said Raja Nurfatimah had been complaining of body aches for the past two weeks and often asked not to be left alone. "She had been feeling unwell for two weeks, but today she looked worse. This morning, she said her body ached and asked me to massage her. "At around 1pm, I gave her some water, but she seemed unable to swallow it and vomited. Her condition deteriorated rapidly after that. "I panicked and went outside to seek help. I alerted the security guard and a neighbour came to assist," she said when met at the deceased's home today. Raja Nurfatimah began her career as a part-time journalist with BH's Kuala Terengganu bureau at the age of 18, before being offered a position with Harian Metro (HM). Over the course of her career, she worked in several departments, including news, crime, and entertainment, in both HM and BH. Raja Nurfatimah wrote numerous engaging articles, including exclusives such as the plight of veteran singer Sahara Yaacob, who was found living in a storeroom, among other revealing stories. She also had close ties with the late iconic singer Datuk Sharifah Aini and wrote extensively about the Biduanita Negara. She was also close to veteran actress Noorkumalasari and the family of Datuk Yusof Haslam. In 2017, Raja Nurfatimah won the Best Columnist Award at the Malaysian Film Industry Excellence Awards (AKIFMA) for her article titled Beginikah Perilaku Penggiat Seni under BH's Desas Desus column.
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf dies at 81
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf, 81, founder of the Malaysian Entertainment Journalists and Writers Association (WHAM), passed away at Selayang Hospital here yesterday at about 1 am. Her daughter, Nilly Wahida Omar, initially confirmed the passing of Fauziah, who was well-known among creative industry figures and celebrities. It was reported that Fauziah died due to a cerebral haemorrhage. Nilly Wahida said that about a week ago, her mother fell at their home before being admitted to the hospital for treatment. "We, her children, were by our mother's side when she breathed her last. She passed away very peacefully," she said. Fauziah's remains were eventually laid to rest at the Selayang Baru Islamic Cemetery here yesterday afternoon. About 100 people, including family members, relatives, and acquaintances, paid their last respects at the funeral. Among the artiste friends present were famous lyricist, Datuk Habsah Hassan, and actress Rubiah Suparman. Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) CEO, Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, was also present on behalf of the Minister of Communications, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, to hand over a cash donation of RM2,000 to Fauziah's family. WHAM, in a statement, expressed its condolences and sorrow over the passing of Fauziah Rauf, who was also a former journalist for Utusan Malaysia, including Wanita magazine, and the publisher of Nilly Publication. WHAM president, Datuk Tengku Khalidah Tengku Bidin, described Fauziah as a highly respected female journalist in both the journalism and the arts and entertainment industries in the country. "Fauziah was not only an excellent writer but was also among the earliest female journalists to successfully establish her own publishing company, Nilly Publication, which published Pesta Magazine and the Pentas Dunia newspaper," she said. Tengku Khalidah added that in recognition of her significant contributions, Fauziah received the Distinguished Journalist Award at the Malaysian Film Industry Journalism Awards (AKIFMA) 2017, jointly organised by the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (Finas) and WHAM. "WHAM extends its condolences to Fauziah's entire family. May her soul be blessed and placed among those who believe and do good deeds," she said. Fauziah is survived by her four children and 13 grandchildren.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf dies at 81
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran journalist and one of Malaysia's earliest female editors, Fauziah Rauf, died at Selayang Hospital early today. She was 81. Her youngest son, Firhat Yasir Omar Sudi, when met at the family residence in Bandar Baru Selayang, said his mother died at around 1 am due to a brain haemorrhage. He said Fauziah's remains would be taken to the Selayang Baru Mosque for cleansing and shrouding and funeral prayers before being laid to rest at the Selayang Baru Muslim Cemetery after Zohor prayers. Fauziah, the founder of the Malaysian Entertainment Writers and Journalists Association (WHAM), was a recipient of the Kasih@HAWANA Fund in 2023. She had previously been honoured with the Entertainment Journalism Icon Award at the Malaysian Film Industry Journalism Awards (AKIFMA) in 2017, organised by WHAM and the National Film Development Corporation (FINAS). With over two decades of experience at Utusan Malaysia, Fauziah was also a pioneering figure and the first Malaysian woman to publish newspapers and magazines such as 'Mingguan Famili', 'Pentas Dunia' and 'Hawa' during the 1980s.
