Festive joy turns to fiery tragedy


JOHOR BARU: What started out as a joyous Hari Raya Aidilfitri reunion for a family of 31 turned into a tragedy when two of their houses in Kampung Gajah Mati, Mersing, were engulfed in fire.

Kuih seller Zawiyah Ripin, 55, said that she was preparing some ketupat palas with her siblings during the fateful Wednesday evening.

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