The passengers were mostly domestic tourists who took advantage of the Hari Raya holidays to visit the resort island.
Ferry did not have valid licence and passenger certificate.
Search and rescue operation was called off at 6pm yesterday and will resume today.
Rompin OCPD Deputy Supt Abdullah Sani Salat said 96 passengers and three crew members were rescued by passing boats and ferries.
Latest news :
Families still hopeful missing three are alive
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The Star newspaper on 16th October 2007 with the full cover-ups of the stories and clearer pictures.
Missing Person :
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Wong Hann Wen, 29, male
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Choong Yoong Kim, 43, male
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Wong Soong Leng, 37, male
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Wong Hann Wen is my girlfriend's brother.(I'll upload his picture soon). I hope anyone live nearby Tioman could give a little helping hand if you ever bump into any of these 3 person.
And It's so happen that Hann Wen's girlfriend's(Li Chin, refer to the news) parents couldn't made it.
Kindly pm me if you ever bump into anyone of them. My girlfriend's brother are not bearing any IC or documentation because his girlfriends are keeping for him.
Thanks so much.
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My heartiest condolences to the family of bereaved passengers.
May the souls rest in peace. The ferry boats should have life
saving boats in the case of emergency or any tragedy along with proper valid licence and also with proper fitness certificates. The insurance must be mandatory for all the ferry passengers. The insurance doesn't only cover your baggage,
all illness and accidents, but also it compensate your family if one meet an accidental death while on trip.
My heartiest condolences are with the families of the deceased passengers. Its really sad that a joyful trip ended in such a tragedy. I completely agree with drmathew that it should be made compulsory to carry lifesaving boats by the ferries. Regular check up of valid papers and license of the ferry boats is utmost important. The ferry
passengers must take the advantage of the insurance facilities too.
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