KUCHING: Five primary pupils of SK Iban Union in Ulu Balingian, Mukah Division in central Sarawak, perished in a hostel fire which broke out around 10pm on Friday night.
The victims, two boys and three girls, were believed to be all Ibans. The boys were Nirol Paing, Benny Engkamat and Rozenie Bruce, all seven, while the girls were Caroline Meruda, seven, and Rosemerah Kerah, nine.
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