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Daily Express
25-04-2025
- Daily Express
Missing autistic boy found dead
Published on: Friday, April 25, 2025 Published on: Fri, Apr 25, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: SAR team members carrying the victim from where he was found. TAMPARULI: A 5-year-old boy with autism, feared missing since last Sunday in Kampung Bahagia Dua here, was found dead by the river, about 3.5km from his home. The body of Muhd Aniq Faiz Muhammad Ashraf was discovered among a pile of bamboo floating by the river at around 12.20pm on Thursday. Tuaran District Police Chief Superintendent Noraidin Ag Maidin confirmed the discovery of the victim. The search and rescue (SAR) operation that began on April 20 was terminated at 1.15pm on the fifth day, Thursday. 'The rescue team found the victim and was declared dead by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) at the site of discovery. 'The body has been taken to the Forensic Unit of Tuaran Hospital for further examination,' he said in a statement on Thursday. He also advised the public to always be mindful of personal and family safety, including monitoring the movements of their children. The police thanked all parties involved, including the public, who worked hard to assist in the SAR operation. Meanwhile, the Tuaran District Fire and Rescue Station Assistant Chief Fire Officer Mohammad Nor Amit said the victim's body was found while the rescue team was using the water rafting search method in the river area. 'The rescue team then retrieved the victim's body after confirming he was the missing boy and handed it over to the police for further action,' he said. Last Sunday, the victim was reported missing by his family when he was not found in the house around 1.30pm. The search around the house was unsuccessful, as they only found the victim's doll in the yard before lodging a report. The SAR operation was expanded daily, involving agencies such as the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Marine Police Force (PPM), the Malaysian Civil Defense Force (APM), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the Kiulu Tourism Association, and members of the public. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
23-04-2025
- Daily Express
Search for missing autistic boy continues
Published on: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 23, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: Members involved in the SAR operation on April 22. Tuaran: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a 5-year-old autistic boy with special needs, feared missing since last Sunday in Kampung Bahagia Dua, Tamparuli, has been expanded to a 5-km radius on Tuesday. As of 4pm, no leads have been found in the search for Muhd Aniq Faiz Muhammad Ashraf. Tuaran District Police Chief, Supt Noraidin Ag Maidin, said the operation entered its third day on Tuesday, commencing at 6am. 'The search radius has been expanded up to 5km from the Incident Control Post, covering land areas, hills and the Tuaran River around Tamparuli. However, there have been no developments yet. Any updates will be conveyed periodically,' he said. Meanwhile, Tuaran District Fire and Rescue Station Chief, Mohammad Nor Amit, said 12 personnel, including three K9 unit members, are involved in the operation. 'The operation is also supported by nine firefighters from Kota Kinabalu, Lintas and Putatan, including the Kota Kinabalu Zone Water Rescue Unit. 'Other assisting agencies include the police, Marine Police Force, Civil Defence Force, non-governmental organisation Jalinan Kasih, D'Bayu Drone Club, Kiulu White Water Rafting and members of the public,' he added. Tuaran Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau was also present to monitor the SAR efforts. The Tuaran Parliamentary Service Centre also provided food and drinks to the rescue teams. The boy was reported missing by family members when he could not be found at home around 1.30pm on Sunday. Initial search around the house only uncovered the child's doll in the yard before authorities were notified to escalate the search. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
22-04-2025
- Daily Express
Search widens for missing autistic boy in Tamparuli
Published on: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 22, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: TUARAN: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for 5-year-old autistic boy, Muhd Aniq Faiz Muhammad Ashraf, missing since Sunday in Kampung Bahagia Dua, Tamparuli, has been expanded to a 5km radius. Tuaran Police Chief Supt. Noraidin Ag Maidin said the third day of the operation began at 6am and now covers land, hills, and the Tuaran River. 'No clues have been found so far. Updates will be provided as the search continues,' he said. Tuaran Fire and Rescue Chief, Mohd Nor Amit, said 12 personnel including three K9 unit members are involved, supported by one fire engine, a boat, and four 4WD vehicles. Additional teams from Kota Kinabalu, Lintas, and Putatan are assisting, including water rescue (PPDA) units. The SAR operation also involves police, marine police, APM, NGOs, drone teams, and local volunteers. Tuaran MP Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau visited the site, with his office supplying food and drinks to the rescue teams. The child was last seen around 1.30pm on Sunday. A family member noticed his absence, and only his toy doll was found in the yard. Authorities were alerted soon after. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
