Missing father’s precious last words


DARO: Sobbing at the operations centre in Kampung Saei, Mahidi Ripi said he did not expect that the call from his father on Saturday morning would be the last time he would hear his dad’s voice.

His father, Ripi Dalol, 60, is among seven passengers still missing in Sungai Besar, after strong waves caused the longboat carrying guests from a rural wedding, to overturn at Batang Lassa.

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