Shocked veteran journalist, who was thought to have died, is very much alive

KUCHING, May 4 2026:  A veteran journalist, who was thought to have passed away, is, in fact, very much alive and kicking.

The news of his supposed death was posted in the media group chat, prompting many reporters and photographers to express their shock and extend their condolences to his family.

He, himself, was shocked to receive dozens of calls and messages asking about his “death” after a condolence poster with his picture went viral in several WhatsApp groups this morning.

Even more shocking, when the poster went viral, he had actually just finished handling the Gold Card registration before stopping to enjoy a cup of coffee at a nearby shop.

“I was shocked when the phone didn’t stop ringing. Many media friends, old acquaintances, and relatives asked if the news was true.

“ Some continued to offer their condolences,” he said while chuckling, still shocked by the incident.

He said that at first he thought something had happened to a friend, but after seeing the poster featuring his face with a death message, he could only be stunned.

“Imagine being drinking coffee, suddenly people asking why I died. I am still alive, healthy and enjoying my morning coffee,” he said.

The false information is believed to have spread due to a mistake by an individual who used his picture on someone else’s death poster before it was shared without checking.

The incident not only caused confusion but also caused panic among family and close friends who kept contacting him for confirmation.

He hoped that the public would be more careful before spreading any news, especially involving death, because it had an emotional impact on the family and the individuals involved.

“Don’t easily believe and just ‘forward’. First make sure the authenticity of a news. Today I am the one who ‘died and came back to life’, tomorrow it might be someone else,” he said jokingly.