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The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
‘Victims of boat tragedy were not wearing life jackets'
KLANG: All victims involved in the capsized boat incident in the waters off Tanjung Harapan were believed to not have been wearing life jackets. North Klang District Police chief Asst Comm S. Vijaya Rao (pic) said initial investigations also revealed that the boat, which was being test-driven, was operated by its owner at the time. The absence of life jackets has complicated the search and rescue (SAR) operation for the two remaining missing victims out of the six individuals who were on board. 'Those who engage in activities at sea must wear life jackets, as they prove invaluable during emergencies such as this capsized boat incident. Additionally, possessing swimming skills is essential,' he stated at a press conference held at the search site in Tanjung Harapan yesterday. Vijaya said the location where the boat capsized on Friday had been identified, but strong currents may have swept the two missing victims away and caused them to drown. Meanwhile, he said police had recorded statements from three individuals, including one survivor, Bernama reported. 'The actual cause of the incident has yet to be determined, and the case is being investigated under Section 280 of the Penal Code.' In the incident at about 5pm, three individuals, including a child, died; one survived (Alvin Chang Yan Qin, 17), while a married couple remains missing. The deceased were Darren Gan, three; Cheu Son Hin, 50; and Fong Yong Sen, 29, while those still missing have been identified as Gan Hon Tat, 32, and his wife Careen Man, 29, both from Klang Utama.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Klang boat tragedy: Victims may not have been wearing life jackets, say cops
KLANG: All victims involved in the capsized boat incident in the waters off Tanjung Harapan here Friday (June 6) were believed not to be wearing life jackets, says Asst Comm S. Vijaya Rao. The North Klang OCPD said initial investigations also revealed that the boat, which was being test-driven, was operated by its owner at the time. He said the absence of life jackets had made the search and rescue (SAR) operation for the remaining two missing victims among the six people on board more difficult. "Those who engage in activities at sea must wear life jackets, which are very useful during emergencies like this capsized boat incident, in addition to having swimming skills," he said at a press conference at the search site in Tanjung Harapan Saturday (June 7). ACP Vijaya said the location where the boat capsized had been identified, but strong currents may have swept the two missing victims away and caused them to drown. Meanwhile, he said police had recorded statements from three individuals, including one survivor. "The actual cause of the incident has yet to be determined, and the case is being investigated under Section 280 of the Penal Code," he said. In the incident at about 5pm, three individuals including a child died, one survived (Alvin Chang Yan Qin, 17), while a married couple remains missing. The deceased victims were Darren Gan, 3; Cheu Son Hin, 50; and Fong Yong Sen, 29, while those still missing have been identified as Gan Hon Tat, 32, and his wife Careen Man, 29, both from Klang Utama. - Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Police probe boat tragedy off Tanjung Harapan that claimed three lives
KLANG: Police have opened an investigation into the boat capsizing incident which occurred at 4.30pm off Tanjung Harapan, claiming three lives and leaving two people missing. North Klang district police chief Assistant Commissioner S. Vijaya Rao said the case is being investigated under Section 280 of the Penal Code for reckless or negligent navigation. He said this follows preliminary findings into the vessel's condition, witness statements, and the incident's circumstances. Police have so far recorded statements from three individuals, including the sole survivor of the tragedy. "Yes, we have recorded the survivor's statement. "In addition to the survivor, statements were also taken from two key witnesses, both affiliated with the Royal Selangor Yacht Club. "One of them was the person who made the emergency call to MERS 999. "He had sought help from a colleague, also from the Yacht Club, to assist in towing the sunken boat," he told reporters at a press conference at the Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) headquarters this evening. He said the vessel has since been refloated and towed to the Selangor MMEA headquarters for further inspection. The boat will later be transferred to the marine police base for a comprehensive technical investigation. "Our focus now includes a technical analysis of the vessel to determine if any elements of negligence or mechanical failure were involved," he said. The incident occurred on Friday evening and involved six people board a recently repaired boat. "Three victims, including a three-year-old boy, were found dead, while two others remain missing. "One teenager survived and is currently receiving medical treatment," he added. Vijaya said the search for the missing couple, identified as Gan Hon Tat and his wife Careen Man, is ongoing. He said the search and rescue (SAR) operation would be temporarily halted at 7pm due to poor visibility. "Based on advice from the Fire and Rescue Department, today's SAR efforts were mostly focused on the sea surface and inside the boat," he said, adding that it took nearly four hours for the authorities to retrieve and refloat the vessel after yesterday's incident. He said strong underwater currents made it unsafe for rescuers to conduct search below the surface.
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Teen motorcyclist killed in crash with lorry making illegal U-turn
SHAH ALAM: A 17-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a lorry making an illegal U-turn at Batu 12, Jalan Kapar near Jeram yesterday. North Klang district police chief Assistant Commissioner S. Vijaya Rao said his department received the report at 4.45pm. The accident occurred while the teenager was riding his motorcycle from Kapar towards Jeram, Kuala Selangor. "Investigations found that at 4.35pm, a lorry driven by a local man from the direction of Kapar was making a U-turn at the location. "The motorcyclist, who was riding from behind, was unable to avoid the lorry and collided into the right side of the vehicle. "The victim was pronounced dead at the scene," he said in a statement today. Initial checks revealed that the teenager held a learner's licence and was on his way back from a driving course in Klang. The location only permits light vehicles to make U-turns. "The 44-year-old lorry driver was detained before being released on police bail, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987," he said. Members of the public with information are urged to contact Traffic Investigation Officer Inspector Ahmad Fadzli Abdullah at 017-5843860 or the nearest police station.
The Star
21-05-2025
- The Star
Teen motorcyclist killed in collision with cement lorry
KLANG: A 17-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an accident with a cement lorry in Kapar on Tuesday (May 20). Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the incident happened at Taman Sri Kapar heading towards Kuala Selangor. A team of seven firemen from the Kapar fire station rushed to the scene to carry out rescue operations, he said. The 44-year-old lorry driver escaped unhurt. North Klang OCPD Asst Comm S. Vijaya Rao said in a statement that the incident happened at 4.35pm when the lorry driver was making a U-turn. He said the motorcyclist approaching from behind was unable to stop and hit the side of the lorry. 'The motorcyclist died at the scene. His body was taken to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah for a post-mortem. 'The case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987," he added. ACP Vijaya Rao urged anyone with information on the accident to contact traffic investigating officer Insp Ahmad Fadzli Abdullah at 017-5843860, or contact the nearest police station.
