Three family members died when their boat flipped over near Pulau Perhentian on Saturday night. Hospital workers finished examining the bodies of S. Arumugam, his 3-year-old daughter A. Sarrvihka and their 10-year-old relative V. Vennpani on Sunday afternoon. Officials completed all required paperwork around 4:30 pm at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital. The father and daughter will travel to Butterworth for burial services. The third victim heads to Sungai Petani for final ceremonies.
The group had come from Penang and Kedah for a weekend vacation. Fifteen people from four related families arrived on Friday and planned to return home Sunday. Strong ocean waves struck their vessel as they traveled between the two islands after eating dinner. The boat turned over around 10:30 pm during the short trip from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Pulau Perhentian Besar. Rescue teams saved 12 people from the water.
Dr K. Balachandran serves as a special advisor to the state leader and spoke about the tragedy. One passenger remains in serious condition at the hospital intensive care unit. The surviving family members feel shocked and scared after losing their loved ones. They asked reporters and officials to respect their need for quiet time. The families thanked rescue workers and volunteers who helped search for victims and survivors.
The group had come from Penang and Kedah for a weekend vacation. Fifteen people from four related families arrived on Friday and planned to return home Sunday. Strong ocean waves struck their vessel as they traveled between the two islands after eating dinner. The boat turned over around 10:30 pm during the short trip from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Pulau Perhentian Besar. Rescue teams saved 12 people from the water.
Dr K. Balachandran serves as a special advisor to the state leader and spoke about the tragedy. One passenger remains in serious condition at the hospital intensive care unit. The surviving family members feel shocked and scared after losing their loved ones. They asked reporters and officials to respect their need for quiet time. The families thanked rescue workers and volunteers who helped search for victims and survivors.
