A grand funeral was held on Sunday (12 Jan) for Chen Jinwen (name transliterated from Mandarin), the 42-year-old man who was shot dead outside a Johor Bahru (JB) restaurant last Wednesday (8 Jan).
Source: Sin Chew Daily
According to Sin Chew Daily, approximately 1,500 mourners attended the event, with several plainclothes police officers stationed at the scene for security.
China Press reported that the funeral procession began at exactly 4pm.
Around 20 men were seen carrying the coffin on bamboo poles, following a white vehicle marked with the logo of the debt collection agency where Mr Chen worked.
Source: Oriental Daily News
An Indian drum band led the procession, clearing the path for them.
Photos from the event showcase the elaborate scale of the affair.
More than 100 electronic wreaths lined the streets, and lorries displaying banners that read “Legendary Figure” were parked along the route.
Source: Sin Chew Daily
The solemn tribute was further marked by the “Ba Bai Yi Shi”, a traditional Chinese ritual observed in certain communities.
Held at 1pm, the ceremony combined Indian and traditional Chinese drumming, with three lion dancers — two white and one blue — leading the procession.
Adorned with the Chinese character for “filial piety”, the lions made their way to the funeral hall alongside two child actors playing mourners.
Source: Sin Chew Daily
Following the ceremony, the procession made its way to Nirvana Memorial Park in Kulai, where Mr Chen was laid to rest.
Mr Chen, also known as “Kapoh”, was a prominent figure in the Persatuan Penganut Agama Kuang Sheng, a religious association in Johor.
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On 8 Jan, around 11.30am, he stepped outside a restaurant in Taman Setia Indah to take a phone call and was shot four times from behind.
The gunman, who had been lying in wait, suddenly emerged and opened fire, killing Mr Chen.
Police are investigating the motive behind the crime and have formed a special team to conduct a thorough inquiry and identify those responsible.
The case is being handled under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which pertains to murder.
Also read: 40-year-old man shot dead while dining at JB restaurant, investigations underway
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Featured image adapted from Sin Chew Daily.
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