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Malay Mail
17-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Search for missing influencer Tengku Nizaruddin enters third day in Muar
MUAR, July 17 — The search and rescue (SAR) operation for missing motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin continued for the third day today. The search along Sungai Tui in Jalan Bukit Kepong here, where the 38-year-old influencer's car plunged into, has not produced any new leads. Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the search operation for Tengku Nizaruddin, also known as Ija, resumed at around 8 am, involving about 60 police personnel and firemen. He said the search was being carried out using police and fire department boats to comb the water surface, along with aerial surveillance using a drone operated by the fire department. 'We will provide updates should there be any findings, and I urge the public not to speculate on this incident. 'We will not rule out any aspects or elements that need to be investigated, including other possible factors. The investigation will continue, and the case is still classified as a missing person,' he told Bernama. Tengku Nizaruddin was reported missing after the Perodua Axia he was driving was found submerged in the river last Tuesday, with no trace of him inside. — Bernama
The Sun
17-07-2025
- The Sun
Search for missing influencer Tengku Nizaruddin enters day three
MUAR: The search for missing motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin has entered its third day, with authorities intensifying efforts along Sungai Tui in Jalan Bukit Kepong. The 38-year-old, popularly known as Ija, remains missing after his Perodua Axia was found submerged in the river last Tuesday. Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz confirmed that the search resumed at 8 am today, involving around 60 personnel from the police and fire departments. Teams are using boats to scan the water surface while a fire department drone conducts aerial surveillance. Raiz urged the public to avoid speculation, stating, 'We will provide updates should there be any findings. The investigation remains open, and we are exploring all possible factors.' The case is still classified as a missing person report. Tengku Nizaruddin's car was discovered in the river with no sign of him inside, raising questions about his whereabouts. Authorities have not ruled out any investigative angles but maintain focus on locating him. - Bernama
The Sun
16-07-2025
- The Sun
Missing influencer search expands as police, fire dept use drones in Muar
MUAR: Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the disappearance of motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, known as Ija, after his car plunged into Sungai Tui. Search efforts continue with no leads as of Tuesday evening. Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz confirmed that search and rescue operations have expanded, with drones deployed by the fire and rescue department. The police K9 Tracker Dog Unit also assisted in combing the area. Ground searches covered a two-kilometre stretch, including the river, nearby villages, and jetty areas. Authorities have interviewed villagers and taken statements from the victim's wife and sister. So far, only slippers and a cap belonging to Ija have been found. Raiz Mukhliz added that the victim's mobile phone remains missing and appears to have been switched off since the day of the incident. Police urge the public to avoid speculation while investigations proceed under a missing persons case. The incident occurred on Monday when Ija's Perodua Axia veered into the river, but he was not found inside the vehicle.
Barnama
16-07-2025
- Barnama
Search Area For Man Whose Submerged Car Found In River Expanded To 10Km Radius
MUAR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The search and rescue operation for a man reported missing after the car he was driving was found submerged in Sungai Tui, Jalan Bukit Kepong, here yesterday evening, has been expanded to a 10-kilometre radius. Zone 4 chief of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department, Senior Fire Superintendent II, Norshuhada Amsari, said that the search for Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, was resumed at 8.50 am today. She said seven firefighters from the Scuba Unit of the Muar Fire and Rescue Station, 11 from the Pagoh Fire and Rescue Station, as well as 26 policemen, are involved in the operation. 'A land search is also being carried out,' she told reporters here today. Meanwhile, the victim's friend, Muhammad Syahmi Mansur, 30, said he and nine others rushed to search for the victim, known as 'Ija', on Monday night after being informed of his disappearance, following the GPS coordinates on his last known location provided by the victim's wife. He said the search could not be carried out at the initial location because it was dark, forcing them to continue searching in other areas. 'The next day, we returned to the location, and that was when we were informed about the discovery of the car. 'I noticed a sticker from Ija's car accessories shop on the rear windshield, and both front side windows were open with the doors unlocked. However, we couldn't locate him due to the murky water,' he said. Yesterday, Muar police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz confirmed the discovery of a Perodua Axia believed to belong to the victim in the river.
Sinar Daily
16-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
‘I swam towards it': Friend's emotional search for missing influencer
He added that the car windows were open and the doors unlocked, but murky water made it difficult to tell if Ija was inside. Mohammad Syahmi shows a photo of Tengku Nizaruddin who is feared missing. MUAR - A desperate friend swam through murky waters to inspect a sunken car, only to confirm it belonged to missing influencer Ija Nizaruddin, intensifying efforts to locate him in Sungai Tui, Muar. Muhammad Syahmi Mansur, 30, who has been close to Ija for years, recounted the moment he and several friends sprang into action after learning about Ija's disappearance on Monday night. "We were told his car had gone missing, so that same night, nine friends and I searched for Ija based on the last known GPS location provided by his wife," he said. Their night-long search stretched as far as Muar, but to no avail. It was not until the next day that a clue emerged. 'Coincidentally, a Rela officer told us they spotted a car in the river. When I took a closer look, I swam straight towards it. 'I saw the car accessory shop sticker belonging to Ija on the rear window and I was certain it was his car,' Syahmi said. He added that the car windows were open and the doors unlocked, but murky water made it difficult to tell if Ija was inside. 'I tried diving and felt like there was something when I extended my foot, but I was not sure. I immediately informed the police and the fire department came to inspect,' he shared. Search and rescue operations at Sungai Tui involve both police and fire department personnel. According to Syahmi, Ija had planned to drop off his car at a friend's workshop in Muar before visiting his younger brother, Tengku Abdul Aziz, in Bukit Kepong. Syahmi also mentioned that Ija never had enemies. 'We have known each other for a long time, through thick and thin. Ija was always a very positive person. 'The last time I saw Ija was the previous Sunday and that night we managed to talk about shirts over the phone,' he said. Syahmi hopes for Ija's safe discovery and prays the authorities find new leads. Pagoh Fire and Rescue Station Operation Commander, Nor Alfatah Omar, confirmed his team responded to a call on Tuesday and found a Perodua Axia submerged in roughly two metres of river water. Meanwhile, Muar District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz, confirmed that a full search and rescue (SAR) operation is underway. 'Police urge members of the public with any information related to the incident to come forward or contact the Muar District Police Headquarters (IPD) to assist in the investigation,' he said. More Like This
