Liow: Transport Ministry will assist in probe into catamaran drownings


Ushering a new year: Sabah Yang DiPertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin (centre) and his wife Toh Puan Norlidah RM Jasni, accompanied by Liow (fourth from left) taking a group photo at MCA

KOTA KINABALU: All measures must be taken to ensure the catamaran tragedy does not recur, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said.

He said his ministry, through the Marine Department, would assist investigations into the incident where four China nationals have been confirmed dead. Five victims are still missing.

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