Search Launched for Missing Woman Feared Fallen Into Kelantan River

KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 2026 – The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department launched a search-and-rescue operation on Monday for a woman in her 60s who is believed to have fallen into Sungai Pengkalan Datu near Kampung Wakaf Stan.

Pasir Tumboh Fire and Rescue Station chief Juhari Ahmad said the department received information from the Kubang Kerian police station through the NG999 emergency line at 8.52am. A rescue team was immediately deployed to the location.

Nine firefighters arrived at the scene at approximately 9.17am with a Fire Rescue Tender, a Mitsubishi Triton four-wheel-drive vehicle and a rescue boat.

The team began conducting a surface search along Sungai Pengkalan Datu using the boat, focusing on areas where the missing woman may have entered the river.

Based on preliminary information received from the police, the woman, who is a resident of Kampung Wakaf Stan, had been reported missing for about a week before authorities began investigating the possibility that she had fallen into the river.

The missing woman was believed to have experienced mental health difficulties. She was last seen by a witness standing near the bank of Sungai Pengkalan Datu.

Her motorcycle was later found abandoned in the same area, strengthening concerns that she may have entered or fallen into the river.

However, authorities had not confirmed the exact circumstances surrounding her disappearance or whether she had definitely fallen into the water.

The search operation continued with assistance from the police and other relevant agencies. Rescue personnel were expected to examine the river’s surface and surrounding areas for possible clues regarding her whereabouts.

No discovery had been announced in the initial update, and the operation remained ongoing.

Members of the public with relevant information about the missing woman or who may have seen unusual activity near Sungai Pengkalan Datu have been urged to contact the authorities.