Singaporean drowns near Tioman Island

A Singaporean woman drowned while diving at sea near Tioman Island on Saturday, according to a Malaysian media report.

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Map shows the location of Tioman island in Malaysia.

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean woman drowned while diving at sea near Tioman Island on Saturday, according to a Malaysian media report.

According to Bernama, 30-year old Sim Qiu Yan had gone to Tioman Island with eight other Singaporeans on April 17.

They were said to have rented a boat from a company in Mersing for diving.

The report said the woman’s body was taken to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital for post-mortem.

When contacted, a Singapore Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson said it has not been approached for assistance for this incident.

- CNA/fa

Singaporean drowns near Tioman Island