Late cameraman sole recipient of medal

MALACCA: The widow of BernamaTV cameraman Noramfaizul Mohd Nor, who was killed during a humanitarian aid mission in Somalia, has dedicated his Malacca state award to all pressmen.

Norazrina Jaafar, who received the posthumous award of Bintang Gagah Perkasa (BGP) on her husband's behalf, said she was glad that Noramfaizul was its sole recipient since it was created as an honorary medal in 1978.

“I'll always cherish the award as it holds fond memories of my husband.

“I am grateful to the Malacca Government for recognising him as a wira (hero).

“It is an acknowledgment of not only my husband but all media practitioners in the country,” she said after the Malacca Governor's 73rd birthday investiture ceremony here yesterday.