Tuesday, August 13, 2024 National track cycling athlete Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom’s long-held dream became a reality today when Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com) announced that they would sponsor his Umrah pilgrimage, along with his parents. The exciting news was revealed on Hot FM radio this morning.
The surprise announcement was made by Ikhlas Kamarudin, CEO of ikhlas.com, during the station’s morning segment. He was joined by his younger brother, Ridwan Sahrom, who is also a national track cyclist.
Ikhlas said: “When watching Shah’s interview after the collision, he really seemed devastated and it was obvious that his dream to bring his parents for umrah is real, he really wanted to bring them. So, I was moved to share ‘rezeki’ with Shah and his parents. “We are very proud of Shah.
What happened happened, it was all Allah’s destiny. Hopefully what happened is not the end, but the beginning of something much better, inshaAllah. Congratulations to the entire family of Shah Firdaus.
” Ridwan said: “Encik Ikhlas, on behalf of Shah and also his family, I would like to thank you very much for the help that Mr. Ikhlas have given to sponsor my mother and father and also Shah (to perform) umrah.” Shah Firdaus, who had shown great determination in the keirin final, ultimately finished in sixth place, leaving him heartbroken as his goal of bringing home a medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in the men’s keirin event slipped away.
His disappointment .