Legendary sports commentator Hasbullah Awang dies at 63

The commanding voice of legendary sports commentator Hasbullah Awang will be heard no more.

The icon of sports broadcasting, who began his career in sports journalism before becoming a household name due to his football commentary on Malaysian TV, died today at 1.30pm in the National Heart Institute, of heart complications. 

Minister of Sports and Youth Khairy Jamaluddin expressed his grief and condolences to Hasbullah’s family, friends and fans through Twitter:

 

Photo: Mohd Ihsan / Flickr




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