No life jackets, captain on drugs: Two young girls among three dead after boat capsizes off Pulau Perhentian during storm
The boat, carrying 15 passengers, capsized during a storm, heavy rain and rough sea. — Picture courtesy of Besut Fire and Rescue Department
Sunday, 29 Jun 2025 11:08 AM MYT
JERTIH, June 29 — Two girls, aged three and 10, were among three people killed when a boat capsized off Pulau Perhentian last night.
Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu identified the deceased in the 10.30 pm mishap as S. Arumugam, 40, his three-year-old daughter A. Sarrvihka, and a 10-year-old relative, V. Vennpani.
He said 12 others in the boat, including a six-year-old who was in critical condition, were rushed to Besut Hospital for treatment.
The boat, carrying 15 passengers, aged between three and 40 years, capsized during a storm, heavy rain and rough sea, he told a press conference at the Besut District Police Headquarters, here today.
Azamuddin said that based on the investigation, all of them were not wearing life jackets.
He said the boat driver, in his 20s, has been detained to assist in the investigation.
The boat driver, who is a local, tested positive for drugs and has five records for drug-related offences, he added.
He advised the public to prioritise the safety of their family members while at resort beaches.
Boat operators, he said, should also prioritise tourist safety and comply with all regulations, especially regarding the mandatory use of life jackets. — Bernama
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