KUALA KRAI: Efforts to locate an elderly man, who has been reported missing since Sept 9 in Kampung Kuala Pertang here, are continuing, with more than 10 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working hand in hand with villagers.
Kampung Kuala Pertang Federal Village Development and Security Committee (JPKKP) chairman Adnan Mat Yassin said efforts to locate Fauzi Deris, 74, had not stopped since his family informed them of his disappearance.
"After we were informed of his disappearance by his family, many residents and NGOs came forward to help, conducting searches in shifts throughout the day and into the night.
"The NGOs that came informed me that they wanted to take part in the search. I would like to express my gratitude to them for willingly contributing their time and energy to help find Fauzi,” he said when met here on Saturday (Sept 19).
Meanwhile, the victim’s adopted son, Syafiq Izwan Abdullah, 33, expressed his appreciation to the villagers, NGOs and authorities who have tirelessly assisted his family.
"I never expected so many NGOs, including those from outside Kuala Krai, to come and help search for my father from the first day he went missing. The spirit they have shown in helping my family has been extraordinary.
"Our family accepts whatever has happened, but the villagers and I have never given up hope, and we hope he will be found safe,” he added.
A check on Saturday found that villagers were still actively searching for the missing man, including in areas around oil palm plantations.
Previously, Kuala Krai OCPD Supt Mazlan Mamat urged those with information on Fauzi’s whereabouts to contact the Kelantan Police Contingent Headquarters Operations Room at 09-7450999 or the Kuala Krai District Police Headquarters Operations Room at 09-9666222. – Bernama
