Ordinary citizens praised as heroes for saving family of four from overturned car

Grab rider Khairul Izwan Sidek showing his certificate of appreciation from the Fire and Rescue Department. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Nine members of the public, including two food delivery riders, have been commended for their heroism in rescuing a family of four from their overturned car which landed in a monsoon drain.

State Fire and Rescue Department director Khirudin Drahman said their prompt response within five minutes of the incident on Saturday night (July 17) helped to save four lives.