Malaysian film director Mansor Puteh dies, 70, dies in accident

Mansor was a well-known film critic who was academic in his approach. — Facebook/Mansor Puteh

By Malay Mail

Sunday, 07 Jul 2024 4:22 PM MYT

PETALING JAYA, July 7 — Film director and critic Mansor Puteh, 70, passed away after the car he was driving skidded and hit a divider in Alam Damai, Cheras, today.

Kuala Lumpur Enforcement and Traffic Investigation Department chief ACP Sarifudin Mohd Salleh said in the accident at about 10:10 AM, the Proton Iswara car driven by the Mansor lost control and skidded before crashing into the road divider.

"As a result of the crash, the victim, who suffered severe head injuries, passed away at the scene," he said in a statement here on Sunday.

Sarifudin said the case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

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The news was announced by the deceased's niece, Adeed Adillah Abdullah, on their Facebook account.

They said that that after post-mortem and final preparations, Mansor's remains will be brought to Melaka for burial later this evening after all arrangements are completed.

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