THREE people, including a young child, lost their lives after a boat capsized in the waters off Tanjung Harapan on Friday afternoon, with two others still missing and one survivor rescued by local fishermen.
Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director, Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh, said the incident, which occurred at approximately 5pm, involved six local individuals aged between three and 50.
“The deceased victims are Darren Gan, a three-year-old son of the missing couple, and Cheu Son Hin, 50, both found in the front compartment of the boat,” he said in a statement.
“Also killed was Fong Yong Sen, 29, a friend of the couple, while another victim, Chang Yan Qin Alvin, 17, survived.”
The search continues for the missing couple, identified as Gan Hon Tat, 32, and his wife Careen Man, 29, both from Klang Utama.
Abdul Muhaimin said the boat is believed to have lost control before capsizing. The rescue operation was activated at 5.16pm upon receipt of the distress report, involving assets from the MMEA, Marine Police Force (PPM), Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), and assistance from nearby passenger boats.
“The capsized boat was successfully towed to the floating jetty of the Selangor MMEA headquarters before the search and rescue operation was suspended at around 8pm,” he added.
Firefighters resumed the search this morning, with diving operations underway to locate the missing individuals.
A video showing the capsized vessel being towed by another boat went viral on social media shortly after the incident. - June 7, 2025
