KUANTAN: A film director is feared to have drowned after the boat he was in capsized at Sungai Jelai in Mela, Kuala Lipis, Pahang today.
Lipis district police chief Azli Mohd Noor identified the victim as Firdaus Hanif, 43, who is also known as Pitt Hanif, and is believed to be a son of actress Fauziah Nawi.
Azli said a search and rescue operation was launched after police were informed of the incident at about 1pm.
He said the operation was conducted within a three-kilometre radius of the location where the victim was reported missing near the Gemunchur bridge in Mela.
“The victim was said to be in a boat with a male friend when their boat overturned and was swept away. His friend was found safe.”
He said the rescue team comprised a police officer and seven men in two boats, while the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department has mobilised five members with a boat.