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Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
6 bodies found in car pulled from river
The process of identifying the victims is ongoing. (JBPM pic) ALOR SETAR : Six people believed to be from the same family were found dead in a car pulled from Sungai Korok, near Jitra, this morning. Kedah fire and rescue department zone 1 head Ahmad Aminuddin Abd Rahim said the six comprised a man, a woman, three children, and one infant. He said the department received an emergency call about the car in the river at 8.38am. 'We were told that a Proton Iswara sedan was floating in the river,' he said in a statement. He said firemen retrieved the car and found six bodies inside. The process of identifying the victims is ongoing. Yesterday, Bernama reported that six members of a family who could not be contacted since last Saturday had been reported missing. Mohd Azim Ezzat Ishak, 32, his wife Nurul Hidayah Khalijah Razman Effendy, 31, and their four children, aged between six months and nine years, were reported missing after failing to return home after spending the night at a relative's house in Taman Aman, Jitra.
The Sun
6 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Sungai Korok Tragedy: Essential car in water emergency tips
THE nation mourns the tragic loss of six family members in the Sungai Korok incident, where a car plunged into the river, claiming the lives of an entire family. This devastating accident has sent shockwaves throughout the country, prompting both grief and urgent calls for water emergency preparedness. The family, including Mohd Azim Ezzat Ishak, 32, his wife Nurul Hidayah Khalijah Razman Effendy, 31, and their four children, aged between six months and nine years, were reported missing after failing to return home following an overnight stay at a relative's house in Taman Aman, Jitra, Kedah. The heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly tragedy can strike, leaving families and communities grappling with unimaginable loss. As the nation extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, safety experts are emphasising the critical importance of knowing how to respond in such emergencies. A Nation in Mourning The loss of six lives from one family has deeply affected Malaysians across the country. In expressing condolences, community leaders have called for prayers that the victims be placed amongst the faithful, whilst those left behind are granted strength to face this tremendous test. 'We can only send prayers that they are placed amongst the believers, and that the families left behind are given strength to face this very heavy trial,' expressed Public Health Malaysia in its Facebook post, in response to the tragedy. Learning from Tragedy: Essential Water Emergency Knowledge According to Public Health Malaysia, the tragic incident has since sparked important conversations about emergency preparedness. As such the safety advocate group is using this moment to educate the public about crucial survival steps that could make the difference between life and death in similar situations. Critical Steps for Car-in-Water Emergencies Safety experts have outlined a simple but potentially life-saving sequence for anyone whose vehicle becomes submerged: 1. Stay Calm: Panic only slows reaction time. Focus entirely on getting out of the vehicle. 2. Remove Seatbelt Immediately: This should be the first action taken upon realising the car has plunged into water. 3. Don't Attempt to Open Doors: Water pressure makes doors nearly impossible to open from inside. 4. Lower Windows Immediately: Within the first 30-60 seconds, the car's electronic systems may still function, making this the optimal time to lower windows. 5. Exit Through Windows: Push yourself out as quickly as possible through the lowered windows. 6. Break Windows if Necessary: If windows won't lower, use window-breaking tools, headrest metal prongs, or any available hard objects to shatter the glass. The Life-Saving Sequence: Belt-Window-Exit Emergency response experts recommend memorising this simple sequence: Seatbelt - Window - Exit. This easy-to-remember formula could prove invaluable in high-stress emergency situations where clear thinking becomes challenging. Essential Emergency Equipment The tragedy has also highlighted the importance of keeping emergency equipment readily accessible in vehicles. Safety advocates recommend: Window-breaking tools - Specifically designed for emergency glass breaking Seatbelt cutters - For situations where belt mechanisms jam Accessible placement - Emergency tools should be stored within easy reach, not in the boot The key emphasis is on accessibility during emergencies, when every second counts and reaching distant storage areas becomes impossible. Public Safety Education Campaign The incident has sparked calls for broader public safety education campaigns focusing on vehicle water emergency responses. Many Malaysians admit they've never considered what to do if their vehicle becomes submerged, making this knowledge potentially life-saving for countless families. Road safety organisations are emphasising that whilst such incidents are relatively rare, the consequences are so severe that basic emergency knowledge should be considered essential for all drivers. Moving Forward with Purpose As Malaysia processes this devastating loss, the focus is shifting towards ensuring such knowledge becomes widely available. The simple sequence of belt-window-exit, combined with proper emergency equipment, represents knowledge that every driver should possess. The victims of the Sungai Korok tragedy will be remembered not only for the lives they lived, but for the awareness their loss has brought to countless others about the importance of emergency preparedness. Their legacy may well be the lives saved by others who, having learned from this tragedy, are better prepared to respond if they ever face similar circumstances.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Six family members found dead in car pulled from river
JITRA: Six individuals believed to be from the same family were discovered dead inside a car pulled from Sungai Korok near Jitra earlier today. The victims included a man, a woman, three children, and an infant. The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 8.38 am reporting a Proton Iswara sedan floating in the river. Firefighters retrieved the vehicle and confirmed the presence of six bodies inside. Identification of the victims is still underway. This follows reports that a family of six had gone missing after failing to return home from a visit to relatives in Taman Aman, Jitra, last Saturday. The missing persons were identified as Mohd Azim Ezzat Ishak, 32, his wife Nurul Hidayah Khalijah Razman Effendy, 31, and their four children aged between six months and nine years. Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the tragic incident. - Bernama
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Six family members found dead in car pulled from Jitra river
JITRA: Six individuals believed to be from the same family were discovered dead inside a car pulled from Sungai Korok near Jitra earlier today. The victims included a man, a woman, three children, and an infant. The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 8.38 am reporting a Proton Iswara sedan floating in the river. Firefighters retrieved the vehicle and confirmed the presence of six bodies inside. Identification of the victims is still underway. This follows reports that a family of six had gone missing after failing to return home from a visit to relatives in Taman Aman, Jitra, last Saturday. The missing persons were identified as Mohd Azim Ezzat Ishak, 32, his wife Nurul Hidayah Khalijah Razman Effendy, 31, and their four children aged between six months and nine years. Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the tragic incident. - Bernama
