KINABATANGAN: A six-year-old autistic boy has been reported missing after he was last seen playing near a riverbank in Batu Putih, Menggaris, on Saturday afternoon.
Kinabatangan Fire and Rescue Chief Hairi Utoh said an emergency call was received at 5.14pm, prompting immediate deployment of personnel to the scene.
The child, identified as Mohammad Aqeef Al Tarmiezy Arman, was last seen around 2pm before villagers began searching until 6pm without success.
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Search and rescue efforts remain ongoing, with further updates expected.