According to the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) here, the three victims who have been identified are a woman from Pekan Baru and two men from Central Lombok.

As of this afternoon (Dec 17), only the three bodies had been identified by their families.

“KJRI Johor Bahru has coordinated with the families and related agencies for the repatriation of the remains to the district of origin in Indonesia,” said KJRI in a statement, late this afternoon.

According to KJRI, nine of the 13 survivors were Indonesians from Lombok, and one each from Batam, Pekan Baru, Jember and Tanjung Balai Karimun.

It said all 13 Indonesian citizens who survived are in good health and are still with the Johor Malaysian Immigration Department, and it will ensure their well-being and enable communication with their families in Indonesia.

Family members who want to know more can contact KJRI at the hotline 016-7700378 or 017-7716866.

A total of 20 bodies have been found while 16 more are still missing. One survivor died after being taken to hospital.