KUALA LUMPUR: In a heart-wrenching edited photo, the mother of the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Mattin shared her heartfelt congratulations to her son on what would have been his kindergarten graduation day.
In the picture shared by Ismanira Abdul Manaf, 29, Zayn appeared wearing a black graduation robe and cap. The photo was edited to show Ismanira sitting next to him, wearing a dress and holding a graduation bouquet.
"Well done! Congratulations on your graduation, Zayn Rayyan! Mommy is proud of all of your accomplishments. No matter how big or small, I am proud of you.
"I'm grateful for the warm invitation from the SK Damansara Damai (2) community to attend their convocation ceremony yesterday. It was truly a memorable experience that will stay with us.
"Mommy didn't have the opportunity to capture a photo with you like other parents do. Instead, I can only edit it," she wrote.
Zayn was reported missing on Dec 5 before being found dead in a stream 200m from his home at Idaman Apartments, Damansara Damai at 10pm by a group of residents assisting in the search operations.
Police have classified his death as murder, and have since recorded the statements of more than 200 individuals in connection to the case.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said his team will continue to investigate the case and look for new leads based on all information.