Dragon boat tragedy: Tears and more tears from family, teachers and friends


Penang dragon boat victims laid to rest

GEORGE TOWN: It was an emotionally-charged scene when family members, teachers and friends bade farewell to teacher Chin Aik Siang and two students who drowned in the dragon boat tragedy on Sunday.

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