Man missing after fall from Second Link bridge

ISKANDAR PUTERI: A 32-year-old man has gone missing after reportedly falling from the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link near the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex.

Iskandar Puteri Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Hairulnizam Mohd Noh said the incident was reported at 8.35pm on Sunday (Dec 28).

“We are conducting a surface search where the man reportedly fell at KM1.3 of the bridge,” he said in a statement on Monday (Dec 29).

He said the operation is still ongoing as of Monday afternoon.

Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan confirmed that an emergency call came in from the public on Sunday.

Those facing psychological and emotional distress can call these Befrienders branches: Johor Baru (07-267 0707, Muar (06-225 0792), Melaka (06-225 0791) and Seremban (06-632 1772/3).

For a full list of numbers as well as operating hours, visit www.befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia or call 03-7627 2929.

Alternatively, Mental Illness Awareness and Support Association Malaysia also offers a 24-hour crisis helpline at 1-800-180-066 and WhatsApp support line at 03-9765 6088 manned by trained volunteers.