LUMUT: The family of Royal Malaysian Navy Petty Officer II (PW II) the late Nurfarahimi Mohd Saedy, 41, who perished in a helicopter crash last Tuesday, is still grieving her loss but finding solace in the belief that it was destined by Allah.
Nurfarahimi's husband, Muhammad Faizul Kameh, 42, believed that their three children - Muhamad Alif Farhan Muhamad Faizul, 16, Nur Alwani Fatihah Muhamad Faizul, 12 and Nur Alwani Muhamad Faizul, 9 - are strong enough to comprehend and accept the tragedy as Allah's will.
"Who wouldn't be saddened by the sudden loss of a wife or mother? My eldest child didn't speak to any other family members until after the funeral.
"But, as their father, I advised them to accept what has been decreed.
"Alhamdulillah, my three children are gradually coming to terms with their mother's passing," he said when met by Bernama at his home in RMN Lumut Base.
Earlier, their family was visited by Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad, who also visited the families of the late Lieutenant T. Sivasutan and the late PW II TMK Mohd Shahrizan Mohd Termizi.
Meanwhile, the late Sivasutan's mother, A. Parameswari, 60, said that the family's situation is improving with the support provided by RMN and counseling from the Department of Social Welfare.
She said Sivasutan's ashes have been interred at a crematorium centre in Sitiawan, located nearby.
Asked about Sivasutan's wife, who is also a dentist and recently reported to a healthcare facility in Teluk Intan to stay together after their marriage in January, she said that it is still under discussion.
"I've advised her to not rush into making any decisions.
"If she can continue (living) here, it would be great.
"Otherwise, she can go to Buntong, Ipoh, because that's her hometown since childhood. We're not forcing her. Ipoh isn't too far should we want to visit her," she said.
Parameswari said Sivasutan, affectionately called Ayya, had a deep interest in the military from childhood until the end of his life.
"He displayed a fascination for uniforms from a young age, even expressing excitement at the sight of school security guards."
"So, I supported his interest and introduced him to various uniformed careers, including the navy," she said.
The retired teacher, appearing calm, disclosed that Sivasutan was very close to her and often shared with her about his duties and career, including the pride he felt in wearing the RMN uniform throughout his tenure as a navy officer.
– Bernama