Skeletal remains found near survivors identified as Ika Ayel


GUA MUSANG: The skeletal remains found together with the two orang asli survivors have been identified as nine-year-old Ika Ayel (pix).

They were among seven children, who had reportedly fled their school hostel into the nearby jungle on Aug 23, fearing punishment after they were caught swimming in a river without permission.

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