Ahmad Zahid Expresses Condolences To Relatives Of Family Found Dead In Sungai Korok
Ahmad Zahid said the incident had a profound impact on all Malaysians, especially when it involved the entire family, including young children.
'I was heartbroken when I heard the news about the tragedy that befell a family of six who were found in a submerged vehicle in Sungai Korok, Alor Setar this morning.
'To the next of kin, I pray that you continue to be strong in facing this ordeal. Let's all pray that their souls will be placed among the faithful," he said in a Facebook post today.
He also expressed his appreciation to the fire brigade, police, Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) and all parties who have worked hard in the search and rescue efforts since the incident was reported, and prayed that the identification and management of the remains would be facilitated.
The mystery of the disappearance of the family of six since last Saturday was finally solved when the next of kin confirmed that the bodies found in the car in Sungai Korok were those of the family involved.
The victims were husband and wife Mohamad Azim Izat Ishak, 32, Nurul Hidayah Khadijah Razman Efendi, 31, and their children Putra Rayyan Nur Izzat, 9, Hawa Adriana Nur Izzat, 8, Annayla Humaira Nur Izzat, 7, and Tuah Haydar, 6 months.
-- BERNAMA
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