Regatta tragedy: Victims’ family members gather in sadness at SGH’s forensic dept

Family members are seen waiting outside the mortuary. Photo credit: JaPen Malaysia, Sarawak

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Oct 20: Family members gather in sadness at the Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) forensic department following the discovery of the five victims of the boat sinking tragedy early this morning.

According to a news report from the Information Department (JaPen) Sarawak today, several family members were also seen crying and hugging each other while still waiting for the post-mortem process to be carried out.

Norainaa Arbi, 30, couldn’t hold back her tears and was also seen to be comforted several times by a relative.

She is engaged to one of the victims, Majurie Maharuf, and they had plans to get married in December of this year.

Some of the family members waiting in sorrow. Photo credit: JaPen Malaysia, Sarawak

On Oct 18, a search and rescue operation was mounted following a tragic accident that occurred in Bintawa, Kuching. — DayakDaily