Water surge tragedy: eighth victim’s remains laid to rest

6 Jul 2023 • 7:00 AM MYT
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Water surge tragedy: eighth victim’s remains laid to rest

KUANTAN – The remains of Putri Alleya Maisarah Karim, the eighth victim of the Jeram Air Putih water surge tragedy in Kemaman, Terengganu, were laid to rest at the Felda Lepar Hilir 3 Muslim cemetery here last night.

Alleya, 16, was buried next to the graves of her parents and five siblings, who also died in the tragedy.

Earlier, Alleya’s remains arrived at the Ubbudiah mosque in the Felda settlement at 10.45pm, where the funeral prayers were performed.

On Wednesday, the remains of Karim Abdullah, 39, his wife Azizah Eiyi, 40, and their five children Putri Balqis Izzati Abdul Rahman, 18; Putri Nurerina Natasya Karim, 10; Muhammad Zulqarnain Haikal Karim, 11; Muhammad Haziq Ziqree Karim, six, and Putri Aryana Umaira Karim, four, were buried in a common grave.

Alleya’s body was found at 3pm, while those who are still missing are Putri Nor Fatin Karim, 14, and Muhammad Fikri Saliman, 24.

The media reported the tragic incident of 10 people being swept away by the water surge phenomenon during a picnic at the waterfall on Saturday. – Bernama, July 6, 2023