Malaysian feared missing after ferry capsizes in Bali Strait
Fauzey Awang, 55, is believed to have been inside a tourist van that was also on board the ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya when it capsized in the Bali Strait.
It was understood that he was on his way back to Malaysia via I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, after taking the van from Ketapang Port, Banyuwangi, East Java.
"The local authorities are currently in the process of verifying the whereabouts of the individual in question," according the embassy in a statement.
The embassy has also contacted the victim's family and is closely monitoring the progress of the ongoing search and rescue operation.
For consular assistance, Malaysian citizens may contact the embassy at +62 813 8081 3036 or the Honorary Consul of Malaysia in Bali at +62 361 751 953.
– Bernama
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