At around 8 PM on 28 December, a Malaysian Chinese man fell into the sea from the Malaysia–Singapore Second Link bridge, leaving behind notes apologising to his family.
After several days of search and rescue efforts by the Johor Fire and Rescue Department, the man’s body was reportedly found in Indonesian waters by local police.
The deceased’s wife confirmed the tragic news that her husband had been found by Indonesian authorities, according to a report by China Press. However, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Johor Fire and Rescue Department (JPBM) have yet to officially confirm the matter.
The search and rescue operation involved personnel from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, the Fire and Rescue Department, the Civil Defence Force, and the Iskandar Puteri Police Headquarters.
It is understood that the body of the 33-year-old man was discovered by Indonesian police at around 11:30 PM on Friday (2 January). He was still wearing the work uniform he had on when he fell into the sea.
The deceased’s wife told China Press on Saturday (3 January) that she had confirmed the recovery of her husband’s body.
He leaves behind his wife and three children. Their eldest daughter is eight years old, while their youngest son is only two. She had earlier said in an interview that her husband was suspected of suffering from depression. She believes he had been under excessive stress recently due to work-related and personal issues, and that he had earlier tendered his resignation to a bus company in Singapore.
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