DUNGUN: The search and rescue operation (SAR) for a diver who was reported missing in the waters of Pulau Tenggol here since March 21 was ended on Tuesday (March 24) evening. Kemaman Maritime Zone director, Maritime Commander Abdul Halim Hamzah said the search operation for the victim, Tam Peng Hoong, 66, was ended after no new leads were found. He said the operation involved marine assets from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and assistance from the police and two diving centres. Bernama previously reported that the local elderly man was feared missing after scuba diving in the waters of Pulau Tenggol at 4.30pm, Friday (March 27). The victim was said to have been doing the water activity with one of his children and reportedly did not surface after diving for five minutes.

Source: The Star March 25, 2026 08:49 UTC