09/06/2025

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Last 2 victims of boat tragedy found

Car crash deceased laid to rest BOTA: The remains of five victims who perished in a two-vehicle crash at Km7 Jalan Jerantut-Maran in Pahang on Saturday were buried in a single grave at the Kampung Selat Muslim Cemetery in Bota Kanan in Perak early yesterday. The bodies of Mohamad Ikmal Ishak, 26, and his wife Nur Arfiqah Aziz Jaafar, 23 along with Nur Arfiqah’s younger siblings – Mohammad Zulkifli, 21, Mohamad Azizul Hakimi, 19, and Nurul Hazwani, 17 – were transported from Jerantut and arrived at the Bota Kanan Jamek Mosque for funeral prayers at 12.30am. Perak Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah was also present at the mosque. A somber atmosphere enveloped the cemetery during the burial, which was attended by family members, relatives and friends. All five victims were laid to rest at 1.45am. Earlier, Jerantut district police chief Supt Zukri Muhammad confirmed the incident involved a Perodua Bezza and a Toyota Alphard at around midnight on Saturday. It was reported that the incident had occurred when the MPV heading from Maran towards Jerantut town collided with the sedan allegedly to have made a sudden u-turn at an intersection. – Bernama Orang Asli woman injured in collision IPOH: An Orang Asli woman was injured after the motorcycle she was riding caught fire following a crash involving two other vehicles at Km342 of the North-South Expressway (southbound) near Sungkai yesterday morning. The 25-year-old victim sustained minor injuries, including a broken arm and cuts on several parts of her body. She was taken to Tapah Hospital for further treatment. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said an emergency call came at 6.51am before six firefighters were despatched to the scene. “Upon arriving, we found that the fire involved a Yamaha LC motorcycle, which had been in a collision with two cars, a Proton Waja and a Toyota Altis,” he said in a statement. He added that the firefighters applied the rescue, exposure, confinement, extinguishment and overhaul concept to bring the fire under control and completely extinguish it. The operation concluded at 7.38am. – Bernama Man swept away by current found dead KOTA BHARU: A 47-year-old man who went missing while bathing in Sungai Kenerong, Dabong on Saturday was found dead at 4.13pm on the same day. Kuala Krai district police chief Superintendent Mazlan Mamat said the victim was swept away by strong currents when he entered the river to check its depth before bathing with nine friends. “The victim had travelled from Kampung Dabong with his friends and arrived around noon. He was checking the water depth but was suddenly swept away by the current,” Mazlan said in a statement. The body was sent to the Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital forensics unit in Kuala Krai for post mortem, reported Bernama. Senior Fire Officer II Zaid Ibrahim said the search began at 2.15pm and involved 10 firefighters and three police personnel.

KLANG: The bodies of two victims who were reported missing after a boat capsized off Tanjung Harapan, Port Klang, on Friday were recovered early yesterday morning. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Enforcement and Excise Unit operations officer of Selangor Maritime Lieutenant Mohd Syafiq Sazali confirmed that the remains of Gan Hon Tat, 32, and his wife Careen Man, 29, were discovered at 7.45am. The couple’s bodies were found floating just 0.1 nautical miles from the National Hydrographic Centre near North Port. “The MMEA vessel, KD Danga located the bodies before Fire and Rescue Department personnel arrived to assist in transporting the remains to shore.” He added that the remains were brought to the Selangor MMEA jetty at 8.50am before being handed over to the police for further action, reported Bernama. Gan and Man were among five individuals who lost their lives in the tragic incident, which took place during what was meant to be a routine test run. Also killed were their three-year-old son Darren Gan, Cheu Son Hin, 50, and Fong Yong Sen, 29. The sole survivor, Chang Yan Qin Alvin, 17, described the harrowing moments as the boat suddenly capsized and sank. “The incident happened very quickly when the relatively fast-moving boat suddenly overturned and in less than 10 seconds, water

o Remains of missing couple recovered, survivor describes desperate escape as vessel sank

see the other passengers, Chang shouted for help. Around five minutes later, a passing fishing boat spotted him and rushed to assist. “The fishermen pulled me to safety and then immediately contacted the authorities.” Chang said this was the vessel’s second test run. He added that during the first, no issues had been detected and the boat was believed to be seaworthy. “It’s heartbreaking. I still can’t believe they’re gone,” he said. A video of the incident, showing the boat being towed by another vessel, was widely circulated on social media. Investigations into the cause of the capsizing are ongoing.

had entered all compartments of the boat. “The situation inside the boat became chaotic, but I saved myself by trying to swim out before managing to sit on top of the overturned hull,” he recalled. Speaking to reporters at the Selangor maritime headquarters in Tanjung Harapan on Saturday, Chang said

the vessel capsized roughly 30 minutes after departing from the Royal Selangor Yacht Club. Wh e n he did not

Authorities raising the sunken boat in the waters off Tanjung Harapan in Klang. – BERNAMAPIC

Police announce transfer of senior officers KUALA LUMPUR: Police on Saturday announced the transfer of 17 senior officers effective July 7. Internal Security and Public Order Department with the rank of acting SAC.

acting ACP. Bukit Aman Special Branch E5B assistant director, Supt Noor Azman Amardin has been appointed deputy head of the Special Branch for Intelligence and Operations in Penang with the rank of acting ACP. Also involved was the staff officer of Sabah Special Branch E1, Supt Mohd Azizul Rosun Khan who was appointed as deputy chief of Sabah Special Branch for Management and Coordination with the rank of acting ACP. Supt Wan Zulfadli Wan Mustafa Pulan, head of the Remuneration/Salary Unit of the Services Branch of the Services/Staffing Division, Management Department in Bukit Aman has been appointed principal assistant director (Finance) of the Finance/Procurement/General Policing Division of the Logistics and Technology Department with the rank of acting ACP.

“ACP Nasri Jamaluddin, the deputy head of the Special Branch Intelligence and Operations in Penang will begin his duties as assistant director of E6B Bukit Aman Special Branch with the rank of acting SAC. “ACP Zulkiflee Rashid, the assistant director (Intelligence/Operations) of the Standards Compliance Division of the Bukit Aman Integrity and Standards Compliance Department has been appointed principal assistant director (Governance/General Policing) of the Integrity Division of the Bukit Aman Integrity and Standards Compliance Department with the rank of acting SAC.” he said in a statement. In addition, Jasin district police chief Supt Mohamad Rusli Mat has been appointed as Kuantan district police chief with the rank of

Its secretary Datuk Kamaruzaman Abdullah announced that the reshuffle includes Datuk Yusni Mohd Jamil, the principal assistant director of Bukit Aman Special Branch E5, who has been promoted to the rank of acting Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). He said Senior Assistant Commissioner (SAC) Mohammad Azlin Sadari, the deputy director of Internal Security and Public Order (Wildlife Crime Bureau) of the Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department, was appointed as the Perak deputy police chief with the rank of acting DCP, reported Bernama. Kuantan district police chief Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu was also transferred as head of Perak

Man dies of heart attack during Aidiladha sacrificial ritual IPOH: A man died while taking part in a slaughtering activity in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidi Adha at Kampung Sungai Rumput, Kampung Sitiawan, near Lumut on Saturday. The victim, Radzuan Nanyan, 50, is believed to have collapsed on a field where the sacrificial ritual was being carried out. Manjung police chief ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman said the incident was reported at 12.30 pm.

“The victim was pronounced dead at Manjung Hospital, and a post-mortem confirmed that he had suffered a heart attack.” Hasbullah said police classified the case as sudden death. – Bernama