DNA samples collected from 29 Langkawi boat capsize victims


ALOR SETAR: Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples have been taken from the remains of 29 victims of the boat capsize incident in the waters off Langkawi to facilitate identification by their families.

Kedah police chief Comm Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said the remains of 15 men, nine women, three girls and two boys underwent autopsies at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) here.

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