PuaPuadedeh : Family of MH17 flight crew agree to burial in Putrajaya – Bernama

The family of Malaysia Airlines MH17 flight attendant Nur Shazana Mohamed Salleh have agreed to bury her remains in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insider pic, August 15, 2014.The family of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight attendant Nur Shazana Mohamed Salleh who died in the MH17 tragedy have agreed to bury her remains at the Putrajaya Muslim cemetery. 

The 31-year-old’s father, Mohamed Salleh Samsuddin, 54, said the family discussed the matter and was open to having her remains buried in Putrajaya along with some of the other victims.

He said he was initially against the idea because many of his relatives were in Penang, but decided otherwise as it would be an honour for his daughter.

"Everybody will remember her, even the young generation. For us, she is not dead. Shazana is always in my heart," he said today.

Shazana was one of the 15 crew on board Flight MH17 that was carrying 283 passengers on a scheduled flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on July 17 when it went down in eastern Ukraine. It is believed to have been shot down.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom had spoken of a proposal to have the Muslim victims of the tragedy buried in Putrajaya.

Nevertheless, he said, the decision would rest with the families and next-of-kin of the victims.

Mohamed Salleh said he had been informed that the remains of his daughter had been identified and that the family was ready to leave for Amsterdam at any time to accompany the remains to Malaysia.

He said he did not know when the remains of his daughter would be brought to Malaysia, but added that MAS was in constant touch to update him on developments.

"In one day, MAS would call twice or thrice to update us. MAS has given much assistance, also in terms of counselling. It has taken care of our welfare. I wish to express my gratitude to MAS," he said.  – Bernama, August 15, 2014.