Son Receives Final Gift from Late VAT 69 Commando Father Before His Passing
DEFENSE
Zharif Iman, 19, received RM50 from his late father, Inspector Khairil Azhar Kamaruddin, a senior officer of the Royal Malaysia Police VAT 69 Commando Unit, via online transfer just before Khairil's death on January 22 during a diving exercise at Mataking Island, Sabah. Zharif, who is preparing for his Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) examination, contacted his father for pocket money the night before his passing.
He learned of his father's death after completing a Business Studies exam, as family chose to inform him later. Khairil, 45, left behind a widow and three children. Zharif expressed his desire to join the Royal Malaysian Air Force, inspired by his father's legacy.
Jan 26, 2026, 1:43 PM
