The Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia vows full cooperation in the investigation into the kayaking deaths of two trainee teachers in Kedah.
KUCHING: The Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia (IPGM) has pledged its full cooperation with authorities investigating the kayaking accident that claimed the lives of two of its trainee teachers.
IPGM’s deputy rector of the Student Affairs Centre, Shamsul Saniron, stated that the institute will also keep the victims’ families informed of the investigation’s progress according to established procedures.
He explained that the investigation into Saturday’s incident is currently ongoing, preventing the disclosure of further details at this time.
“We will provide full cooperation if needed and the results of the investigation will be communicated to the family,” he told reporters.
Shamsul made these remarks after receiving the body of one of the victims, 21-year-old Christopher Ling Jia Siang, at the cargo centre of Kuching International Airport.
The Bachelor of Education (PISMP) in Physical Education students, Christopher and 20-year-old Joey Ling Lin Siang, were found drowned at around 7.30 pm while kayaking at Pantai Merdeka in Sungai Petani, Kedah.
Christopher’s body, which was flown in from Penang, arrived in Kuching at around 4.30 pm, creating a sombre atmosphere at the cargo area as family, friends, and educators gathered.
His remains will be taken to Chan Funeral Services in Kuching to allow family and friends to pay their final respects.
It is understood that the body of the second victim, Joey Ling Lin Siang, will be taken to Sibu.
