KUALA LUMPUR, The National Union of Journalists Malaysia (NUJ) and the Gerakan Media Merdeka (GERAMM) expressed their sorrow over the passing of Astro AWANI video editor Ahmad Hafiz Azhar Nordin, who died this morning in a road accident. In a joint statement, NUJ and GERAMM described the late Ahmad Hafiz Azhar, 36, fondly known as Randy, as a dedicated and committed individual in his work. 'Our deepest condolences to the deceased's family, friends and the entire Astro AWANI community. May his soul be blessed and placed among the righteous. Al-Fatihah,' it said. In the 7.46 am incident, Ahmad Hafiz Azhar, who was on his way to work, was killed after his motorcycle skidded at KM 8.5 of the Maju Expressway near here. He was pronounced dead at the scene due to head injuries. Police said the incident is believed to have occurred due to slippery road conditions during heavy rain, causing the victim to fall and hit a metal guardrail. The body was taken to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM (HUKM) for an autop sy and is expected to be taken back to his hometown in Alor Gajah, Melaka, for burial today. Ahmad Hafiz Azhar leaves behind his wife, Nur Farrah Hanna Ibrahim, 35, and two sons, aged five years and nine months. Source: BERNAMA News Agency