KUALA LUMPUR: Former vocalist of rock band Jinbara, Shamsul Bakhtiar Zakaria, a.k.a. Tia, needs RM250,000 in order for him to undergo a liver transplant procedure in India.
In a news report yesterday, his wife and manager Suzan Ahmad said she needed to raise the funds immediately so that they could fly to India for the procedure, before the cancerous growth in his liver got worse.
She said the transplant was the only treatment available for the 53-year-old artiste as his liver was no longer functioning.
"His cancer condition is already in an advanced stage and this is the only treatment which is suitable for him.
"As we need to raise the funds immediately, we would appreciate if any individuals or private companies would help us by making some contribution," shared Suzan, who added that she was willing to donate part of her liver for the transplant.
The singer was admitted to Shah Alam Hospital last Wednesday after complaining of abdominal pain.
After running some tests, doctors confirmed that they detected a cancerous growth in his liver.