"The victim claimed to have been riding a boat from the Island of Sibutu to Bongao, Philippines when the engine went dead. "Investigations are still being carried out to get the true picture from the survivor," he said in a statement here. According to Nasri, the victim initially said that there were eight other individuals, including two children, who were on the boat with him, but they went missing after the boat capsized. Nasri said the Lahad Datu PPM had since activated a search and rescue mission for the missing persons. Sabah PPM Region 4 commander ACP Mohamad Pajeri Ali previously identified the man who survived as Long Sahlihi Wahi of Sibutu, Philippines.

Source: The Star October 26, 2019 02:48 UTC