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Berita Harian journalist dies after accident in Putrajaya

A journalist from Berita Harian, Mohd Hamizar Abd Hamid, died after he was involved in a road accident on Persiaran Barat in Putrajaya about 7pm last night.

Mohd Hamizar, 43, was said to have been riding a Yamaha 135 LC motorcycle when he was involved in an accident at the exit of Lebuh Sentosa, near the National Cancer Institute here.

When contacted, a police spokesperson confirmed that the victim died at the Putrajaya Hospital at about 8.10pm after he was taken there for treatment.

He said the victim, who was conscious earlier, complained of pain on his sides and was taken to the hospital by an ambulance.

He added that the victim did not have any identification papers on him except for the NSTP media pass.

The cause of the accident is still being determined and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, he said.

- Bernama

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