A boat accident killed three people near Pulau Perhentian during bad weather last night. The victims were S. Arumugam, age 40, his three-year-old daughter A. Sarrvihka, and 10-year-old relative V. Vennpani. Heavy rain and rough seas caused the boat to flip over around 10:30 pm. Fifteen people were on board when the accident happened. Twelve survivors were pulled from the water and taken to Besut Hospital.
Police Superintendent Azamuddin Ahmad said none of the passengers wore life jackets during the trip. Officers arrested the boat driver, a local man in his twenties. Drug tests showed positive results for the driver. Police records show he has five previous drug-related charges. A six-year-old child remains in critical condition at the hospital.
Maritime officials started rescue operations at 11:17 pm after getting reports about the accident. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency sent rescue boats to help. All victims and survivors were brought to Besut Tourist Jetty. Medical teams moved patients to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital for treatment. Officials continue investigating what caused the boat to capsize.
Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang stressed the importance of water safety rules. He urged boat operators to check weather conditions before trips. Officials want all passengers to wear life jackets on every boat ride. The accident shows how dangerous sea travel can be during storms. Authorities plan stricter enforcement of safety rules at tourist areas.
Police Superintendent Azamuddin Ahmad said none of the passengers wore life jackets during the trip. Officers arrested the boat driver, a local man in his twenties. Drug tests showed positive results for the driver. Police records show he has five previous drug-related charges. A six-year-old child remains in critical condition at the hospital.
Maritime officials started rescue operations at 11:17 pm after getting reports about the accident. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency sent rescue boats to help. All victims and survivors were brought to Besut Tourist Jetty. Medical teams moved patients to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital for treatment. Officials continue investigating what caused the boat to capsize.
Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang stressed the importance of water safety rules. He urged boat operators to check weather conditions before trips. Officials want all passengers to wear life jackets on every boat ride. The accident shows how dangerous sea travel can be during storms. Authorities plan stricter enforcement of safety rules at tourist areas.
