Halim Yunos, 70s, last seen near Anggun Residences in central KL wearing batik-print shirt on Feb 7
PETALING JAYA: A Singaporean man suffering from mild dementia has been reported missing in Kuala Lumpur, with his family making public appeals for information about his whereabouts.
Wan, a financial consultant who identified himself as the missing man’s son-in-law, shared details about the disappearance through Instagram on Sunday evening, February 8.
According to the appeal, Halim Yunos, a Singaporean citizen with mild dementia, was last seen on Saturday, February 7, in the vicinity of Anggun Residences, a serviced apartment complex located in central Kuala Lumpur.
At the time of his disappearance, Halim was wearing a distinctive light blue and brown shirt featuring batik prints. Wan shared photographs showing his father-in-law wearing the same garment at a large gathering, helping to identify his appearance.
Family members have provided additional identifying information, noting that Mr Halim is also known by the names “Pak Leng” or “Abang Leng” among acquaintances.
The family has urged anyone who encounters Mr Halim or possesses information regarding his location to contact Wan immediately at +65 9487 7672.
The case highlights concerns about vulnerable individuals with cognitive conditions who may become disoriented when traveling abroad. Dementia can impair memory, navigation abilities, and judgment, making individuals particularly susceptible to becoming lost in unfamiliar environments.
Anggun Residences is situated in a busy area of central Kuala Lumpur, which could complicate search efforts due to high pedestrian traffic and numerous potential directions the missing person may have traveled.
The family’s decision to publicise the disappearance through social media platforms reflects growing reliance on digital networks to rapidly disseminate information about missing persons across wide geographical areas, particularly when incidents occur in foreign countries.
Singaporean authorities and Malaysian police have not yet issued public statements regarding the case, though cross-border missing person cases typically involve coordination between law enforcement agencies in both countries.
The appeal has been shared across social media platforms in hopes of reaching a wider audience who may assist in locating Halim and ensuring his safe return to his family.
