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Sg Balak drowning

Perikatan’s Khairul vows to address drowning risks in Kuala Kubu Baharu

He underscores need to upgrade infrastructure, enhance safety measures, such as installing more warning notices

Sg Balak drowning: bodies of father, two children taken home to Kuala Lipis

Following tragedy, victims' bodies were transported to Kuala Kubu Baharu Hospital for post-mortem examinations, which were completed by 9pm

Photo of the day: Mother loses husband, two children in Sg Balak tragedy

In what was supposed to be a happy family outing today, Azimah Azaha lost her husband, Arif Fadzil Abdul Saleh, 43, her son Malik, 6, and daughter Damia, 9. 

Tragic history: Sg Balak remains grim scene of past drownings

Popular spot for picnics, river swims claimed lives in 2021, 2022 due to swirling pools, strong currents

Sg Balak drowning: father died trying to save children

According to family friend, father was trying to save children struggling in water, and there was no water surge

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