Sim to explore Perkeso aid for girl orphaned in Sungai Korok tragedy
"We will ask Perkeso to investigate whether the couple were contributors. If so, we will explore what form of assistance can be extended to their only surviving child," said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.
Sim told reporters this after officiating the MyFutureJobs career and entrepreneurial carnival at the Seberang Prai Prison Complex.
It was reported that a family of six, missing since last Saturday, was discovered on Monday inside a Proton Iswara submerged in Sungai Korok.
The victims were identified as Mohamad Azim Izat Ishak, 32, and his wife Nurul Hidayah Khadijah Razman Efendi, 31, along with their four children — Putra Rayyan Nur, 9; Hawa Adriana Nur, 8; Annayla Humaira Nur, 7; and six-month-old Tuah Hayda.
Their eldest daughter, Putri Qisya Nur Izzat, 12, was left orphaned following the tragedy.
The Welfare Department is currently assessing the most appropriate guardian for her.
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