Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has commended seven young men for their courageous act in rescuing three victims from a car that plunged into Tasik Biru in Kundang here late Wednesday night.
In a Facebook post, Anwar said he was deeply moved by the bravery shown by the group, who acted swiftly by diving into the lake to save a mother and her two young daughters trapped inside the submerged vehicle.
“Their selfless decision to prioritise the lives of others, despite risking their own safety, saved three lives. My heartfelt appreciation goes to these seven youths,” he wrote.
He described their actions as a reflection of compassion and humanity, values that remain vital in strengthening the spirit of unity within society. The Prime Minister also prayed for the swift recovery of the woman and her children, expressing hope that they remain under divine protection.
Midnight Drama At Tasik Biru
The dramatic rescue unfolded at about midnight when a car carrying a woman in her 40s and her daughters, aged three and six, reportedly veered into the lake. The trio was successfully pulled out before being rushed to Hospital Sungai Buloh for further treatment.
One of the rescuers, 33-year-old Mohamad Fahmi Ismail, said he was having moreh with friends when a message in a community WhatsApp group alerted them to a Proton X50 sinking in Tasik Biru.
He and several others immediately rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, they were met with chaos as cries and screams from the children could be heard from inside the vehicle, which was close to being fully submerged.
Without hesitation, the group entered the water and managed to bring the victims to safety — a swift and decisive response that turned a potential tragedy into a story of hope and heroism.
