Both victims were rescued about 100m from the shoreline. Pic Credit: Fire and Rescue DepartmentMary Victoria DassKOTA TINGGI: Two siblings, a nine-year-old boy and an 18-year-old girl, were rescued after nearly drowning when they were swept away by waves while swimming at Batu Layar beach today. A Johor Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said they received a distress call at 2.41pm and dispatched a team to the scene. "One victim was rescued by members of the public, while the second was saved by firefighters. Both were rescued about 100m from the shoreline," the spokesman said.

Source: New Strait Times January 01, 2026 11:21 UTC