DUNGUN, March 25 — The search and rescue operation (SAR) for a diver who was reported missing in the waters of Pulau Tenggol since Saturday (March 21) was ended yesterday evening.
Kemaman Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Abdul Halim Hamzah said the search operation for the victim, Tam Peng Hoong, 66, was ended after no new leads were found.
The operation involved marine assets from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, assistance from the Royal Malaysia Police, and two diving centres.
"However, until yesterday evening, no leads or findings related to the victim have been detected," he said in a statement today.
Abdul Halim added that the decision to end the operation was made after considering the duration of the search and the results of discussions with all agencies involved.
Bernama previously reported that the local senior citizen was feared missing after scuba diving in the waters of Pulau Tenggol at 4.30pm on Friday (March 20).
Tam was reportedly participating in a water activity with one of his children and did not surface after diving for 5 minutes.
