KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil extended his condolences on the passing of Harian Metro graphic designer Muhammad Faizal Mohd Fauzi, who died yesterday at the age of 44.

In a Facebook post, Fahmi described Faizal as one of the key figures working behind the scenes in the country's media and publishing industry.

"Faizal was among the important personnel behind the scenes who contributed greatly to the nation's media and publishing sector," he said.

Faizal, who lived at the Abdullah Hukum Apartments in the Lembah Pantai parliamentary constituency, was also remembered for his contributions to media graphics.

Fahmi extended his condolences to the family, colleagues and friends, and prayed that they be ...