JOHOR BARU: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a Singaporean man who went missing on Aug 8 while on a kayaking expedition in Mersing was called off after rescuers failed to come up with new leads.
Johor maritime director Maritime First Admiral Aminuddin Abdul Rashid said the search would resume if there were new leads.“The operation ended because there have been no new leads since the body of the woman victim was found on Aug 14,” he said.Aminuddin also urged the maritime community and members of the public to always prioritise safety when out at sea, such as checking the weather forecast and following the relevant rules.
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