JOHOR BAHRU: Three more dead victims of a capsized boat in Tanjung Balau, Kota Tinggi, on Wednesday have been identified by their families, according to the Indonesian consulate-general here.
In a statement, the consulate-general said all three victims were male. Two of them were from Cilacap, Central Java, and one from East Lombok.
This takes the number of victims identified so far to six.
“The consulate-general has coordinated with the family members and related institutions for the repatriation of the remains soonest possible.
“To date, the number of victims who have died is 21 (15 men and six women) and the number of survivors is 13 (11 men and two women),” read the statement tonight.
Those who wish to get more information may contact the consulate-general by calling the hotline at 016-770-0378 or 017-771-6866.