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Free Malaysia Today
19 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Missing British teen told family not to search for him, say police
David Balisong was reported missing by his family after boarding a flight from the UK to Kuala Lumpur in June without their knowledge. (PDRM pic) SHAH ALAM : Missing British teen David Balisong had apparently emailed his family asking them not to search for him, Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said today. Hussein said Balisong told his family in the email, which was sent to his mother on July 9, that they should not worry about him. 'He also apologised to his family. He did not say when he would return,' he told a press conference here. Hussein confirmed that there is no record of Balisong leaving Malaysia since he arrived on June 7. 'So far, six individuals have had their statements recorded, and police are also reviewing CCTV footage at KL Sentral,' he said. Balisong, an A-level student from Cheadle, Greater Manchester, left home early on June 6, telling his brother he had school matters to deal with. Instead, he flew alone from Manchester to Kuala Lumpur. He has since switched off his phone and is not responding to emails. Born in the UK to Filipino parents, Balisong has no known ties to Malaysia. He left with £1,200 (RM6,900) in his bank account and was granted a 90-day visa upon arrival. Authorities believe that he took a bus to KL Sentral after arriving at KLIA on June 7.
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New Straits Times
21 hours ago
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Missing British teen sent email to family on July 9
SHAH ALAM: Missing British teenager David Balisong emailed his mother on July 9, police revealed. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said Balisong told his family not to worry and apologised for his actions. "He also told his family not to try and find him and prayed for them to succeed in life. "He apologised to his family for acting this way but did not mention when he would return," he told reporters today. Hussein said the teenager was last captured on closed-circuit television camera footage at the KL Sentral lobby on June 7 at 10.09am. "We have taken statements from his mother, a bus driver, a bus ticket counter salesperson, and a police personnel to date. "Based on current Immigration records, he is believed to still be in Malaysia," he said. It was earlier reported that police have recorded statements from five individuals in connection with the disappearance of Balisong, who is believed to be still in Malaysia. Efforts to locate the 17-year-old are ongoing, and investigators are working on several leads. Balisong, who is from Cheadle, Greater Manchester, was reported missing by his family after allegedly boarding a flight to Kuala Lumpur from the United Kingdom on June 6, without informing his parents. He had told his younger brother that he was leaving early for school to sit for his A-Level examinations. That was the last time his family saw or heard from him. His phones and social media handles have all been unreachable. It was reported that, later the same day, UK authorities confirmed that Balisong had arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on June 7. Further checks with the local authorities revealed that he landed in KLIA 1 via transit in Dubai before landing in Malaysia at 8.29am. Balisong's disappearance has raised concerns in both Malaysia and the UK, with local authorities working closely with international agencies to trace his whereabouts. The motive for his travel to Malaysia remains unclear, and police have not ruled out any possibilities as the investigation continues.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
No sign of missing person David Balisong except for cryptic email to his mother, say police
SHAH ALAM, July 16 — Police are continuing the search for David Balisong, a man reported missing since early June, amid concerns from his family and a cryptic email believed to have been sent by him. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said six individuals — including David's mother, a bus driver, a money changer, and staff at a bus counter — have given statements to assist in the investigation. The last confirmed sighting of David was at the KL Sentral lobby at 10.09pm on June 7 this year. On June 9, David's mother received a troubling email. 'The message asked the family not to search for him and to instead pray for their safety,' Hussein said. 'It also included an apology for not informing them of when he would return.' Police are still treating the case as a missing persons investigation, and say they have found no immigration records indicating that David has left Malaysia. 'We're still working to trace his whereabouts,' Hussein added. 'Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.'
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Missing British teen sent email to family on July 9
SHAH ALAM: Missing British teenager David Balisong emailed his mother on July 9, police revealed. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said he told his family not to worry and apologised for his actions. "He also told his family not to try and find him and prayed for them to succeed in life. "He apologised to his family for acting this way but did not mention when he would return," he told reporters today.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Missing British teen likely still in Malaysia, say cops
David Balisong was reported missing by his family after boarding a flight from the UK to Kuala Lumpur in June without their knowledge. (PDRM pic) PETALING JAYA : The 17-year-old British schoolboy who vanished after secretly boarding a one-way flight to Malaysia is likely still in the country, say the police. Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said five people have had their statements recorded as part of a missing person investigation. 'The case is still under investigation, but he is believed to still be in Malaysia,' he was quoted as saying by Harian Metro. David Balisong, an A-level student from Cheadle, Greater Manchester, left home early on June 6, telling his brother he had school matters to deal with. Instead, he flew alone from Manchester to Kuala Lumpur. He has since switched off his phone and is not responding to emails. Born in the UK to Filipino parents, Balisong has no known ties to Malaysia. He left with 1,200 pounds (RM6,900) in his bank account and was granted a 90-day visa upon arrival. Immigration department director-general Zakaria Shaaban confirmed that Balisong entered Malaysia on June 7. Entry records show that the teen arrived at KLIA at 8.29am. He is believed to have taken a bus to KL Sentral after arriving.
