PEKAN: Four young girls were left orphaned after their parents were killed when their Ford Mustang crashed into electricity poles at Km13 of Jalan Segamat-Kuantan in Segamat, Johor, yesterday.
Mohd Izuddin Harmaini, 51, and Nur Syamimi Rosli, 36, who owned a jewellery store here, died on the spot in the 2pm accident.
Nur Syamimi’s sister, Nur Izzah Ezzaini, 26, said the family will take care of the four children – Nur Izzara Eryna, 11; Nur Airaa Eryna, 7; Nur Naura Eryna, 4; and 2-year-old Nur Qairaa Eryna.
“Their loss is deeply felt, especially by their four daughters. I am not sure what will happen to my sister’s children, but the family will take over the responsibility of looking after them.
“My sister and brother-in-law were seldom at their gold shop, as they were often out meeting customers. Even though they spent a lot of time outside, they cared deeply for their workers and often bought them food,” she said when met today.
Earlier, some 300 people attended the funeral prayers for the couple at the Tengku Panglima Perang Tengku Muhammad Mosque here at 9.15am. They were buried at the Kampung Jambu muslim burial ground.
Izuddin, who was behind the wheel, is believed to have lost control of the vehicle while travelling from Kuantan to Segamat before crashing into two electricity poles.
Meanwhile, Nur Syamimi’s father, Rosli Ramli, 61, said the couple started their gold business from humble beginnings before eventually opening their own shop.
“They began by selling silver rings and suasa (a combination of gold, copper, and silver) rings at the pekan sehari (one-day market) here.
“Due to their passion for business, they eventually opened a gold shop. However, they preferred to engage directly with customers and travelled across the country,” he said.
Rosli said that his daughter and son-in-law were generous and often helped those in need, including their staff.
“Although they were busy with work, they always made time to appreciate their workers, including celebrating their birthdays. Both husband and wife were very close and always travelled to work together,” he said.
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