Missing Penang couple returns home safely


GEORGE TOWN: The young couple that went missing after travelling to Thailand in September last year have safely returned to Penang.

Northeast District acting police chief Supt Lee Swee Sake confirmed that Goh Beng Shong, 21, and Ng Yin Yin, 23, have returned to their hometown.

He said their disappearance was not linked to human trafficking.

After recording their statements, the police have closed the case and will not conduct further investigations.

Goh's mother, Tan Lee Lie, said her son is temporarily staying at his girlfriend’s home.

"My son is usually quiet. When I asked him what happened, he only mentioned that he and his girlfriend were arrested by the local police when they transited from Thailand to Germany," she said.

She added that her son did not provide further details, but the most important thing is that they returned safely.

She also mentioned that her son is in good health and unharmed.

Tan expressed gratitude to everyone who helped during her son's disappearance.

Earlier, Ng reportedly travelled to Bangkok, Thailand, with her boyfriend in early September last year without informing her family. She went missing after taking her passport and identity documents.

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