Muhammad Amaluddin, 22, was buried in Johor Bahru as authorities probe the Tanjung Bin power plant crane collapse that killed two workers
JOHOR BAHRU: The remains of crane collapse victim Muhammad Amaluddin Hisamudin were laid to rest at the Gelang Patah Muslim Cemetery this afternoon.
The 22-year-old was buried at 3.45 pm following funeral prayers at his family home in Jalan Nusa Perintis.
Approximately 100 family members, friends, and representatives from power company Malakoff attended the service.
His body was collected from the Pontian Hospital Forensic Unit at 2 pm before being taken home.
Autopsy procedures for the second victim, 19-year-old Muhammad Alfarid Ahmad, were also completed at the same hospital today.
His remains were transported to his hometown in Tanah Merah, Kelantan, for burial.
Family members of both victims were present from 9 am for the autopsy and subsequent arrangements.
Pontian police chief Superintendent Hadzrat Hussien Mion Hussain confirmed investigations are ongoing.
He stated authorities are awaiting full reports from the Fire and Rescue Department and Tanjung Bin plant management.
“We are still awaiting full reports from the Fire and Rescue Department and Tanjung Bin authorities to determine the cause before any further statements can be issued,” he said.
The coal-lifting crane collapsed at the Tanjung Bin power plant yesterday, killing the two workers and injuring three others.
The injured are receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has demanded a thorough and transparent investigation.
Fadillah, also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, urged multiple agencies to determine the exact cause.
He called on the Department of Occupational Safety and Health, police, Energy Commission, and relevant technical agencies to investigate. – Bernama
