KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — “I’m still healthy and not dead yet.”

This was Tan Sri Abdul Halim Ali’s response when asked about rumours of his death this morning, according to a report published in Malay news portal Berita Harian (BH) today.

The former chief secretary to the government told BH that he was exercising with his family at Taman Tasik Perdana when contacted.

“I was surprised to hear reports claiming that I had passed away, when I am still in good health. I find it strange that such reports are made without verification from me or my close family members.

“In fact, I have received many messages from friends inquiring about the authenticity of my death.

“I hope the media can verify such information first to prevent such situations from recurring,” said Abdul Halim, who is also a former Foreign Ministry secretary-general.

Earlier, a statement from the Administrative and Diplomatic Officers Association Alumni secretariat revealed that they had received numerous inquiries since yesterday morning regarding the news circulating on social media about the death of Abdul Halim, who is the alumni president.

The alumni confirmed that the news was false, according to the statement.

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