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The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Boatman in Perhentian tragedy remanded
BANDAR PERMAISURI: A boatman involved in the tragic accident that claimed the lives of three passengers near Pulau Perhentian on Saturday night has been remanded for three days starting Monday (June 30). The remand order, effective until Wednesday (July 2), was issued by Magistrate Nurliyana Md Zukri at the Setiu Magistrate's Court. The remand was to facilitate an investigation under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, after the 22-year-old man tested positive for drugs. In the 10.30pm incident, S. Arumugam, 40; his daughter A. Sarrvihka, 3, and another female relative, V. Vennpani, 10; died, while two others were injured, including one in critical condition. Another 10 passengers survived. The victims, aged 3 to 40, were family members returning from dinner on Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Perhentian Besar when a large wave suddenly hit the boat, causing it to capsize. Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said on Sunday (June 29) that the boatman not only tested positive for drugs but also has five prior drug-related offences on his criminal record. – Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
MMEA launches probe into Pulau Perhentian boat capsize tragedy
KUALA BERANG: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is conducting a detailed investigation into the boat capsize incident near Pulau Perhentian, Besut, which claimed three lives, including a child. The tragedy occurred when a storm struck the vessel carrying 15 passengers late last night. MMEA director-general Admiral Maritime Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah stated that the probe will cover licensing, cargo compliance, and adherence to safety regulations. 'We will investigate all aspects, including speaking to survivors for a complete report,' he said during the MADANI Adopted Village and School programme launch by RELA 2025. The victims include S. Arumugam, 40, his three-year-old daughter A. Sarrvihka, and a 10-year-old relative, V. Vennpani. Two others remain hospitalized, with one in critical condition. The group was returning from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Pulau Perhentian Besar after dinner when a large wave capsized the boat. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin confirmed collaboration with MMEA and the Marine Department to enforce stricter regulations. He highlighted concerns over the boat driver's prior drug-related offenses, urging operators to vet crew members thoroughly.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Perhentian boat tragedy victims to make final journey home
KUALA TERENGGANU: The bodies of a man and two children who died after a boat capsized off Pulau Perhentian will be brought to Butterworth, Penang, and Sungai Petani, Kedah, for their funerals. Dr K. Balachandran, special officer (non-Islamic affairs) to the Terengganu Menteri Besar, said the post-mortems of S. Arumugam, 40, his daughter A. Sarrvihka, 3, and another relative, V. Vennpani, 10, were completed at 4.30pm today. He said all 15 passengers in the boat were related and frequently holidayed on islands in Terengganu. "The remains of the father and daughter will be taken back to Butterworth, while Vennpani's remains will be sent to Sungai Petani," he said, according to a Bernama report. Balachandran said the 15 victims from four families arrived in Terengganu on Friday and were supposed to return today. "I am made to understand that on the night of the incident, they were on their way back from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Perhentian Besar after dinner," he said. He added that the survivors were still in shock and traumatised by the incident. Last night, the boat carrying 15 passengers aged between three and 40, capsized during a storm. Besut police chief Superintendent Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu later said that the boat driver, who tested positive for drugs, has been arrested. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that the travel agency and boat operator had no licence to operate.
