Ship mechanic feared drowned after falling into Rajang River


SIBU: A mechanic is feared to have drowned after falling into the Rajang River at Jalan Lanang here on Thursday (March 31).

In the 4.15pm incident the victim, identified as 49-year-old ship mechanic Lim Wee Sin, reportedly fell into the river while trying to leap from his ship to the pier.

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