Kuala Lumpur – A 76-year-old Singaporean man with mild dementia, who went missing in Kuala Lumpur on February 7, has been found, according to a February 15 Instagram post by his son-in-law, identified as Wan.
Search Efforts and Public Appeal
Mr. Halim Yunos was last seen at approximately 10:30 p.m. On February 7 at Anggun Residences in Kuala Lumpur’s Chow Kit district. Malaysian police were notified of his disappearance on the morning of February 8 by his family, who were in Kuala Lumpur to attend a wedding.
Following his disappearance, Mr. Halim’s family utilized social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, to appeal for information regarding his whereabouts. Their posts garnered attention from residents in both Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.
Community Involvement
Singaporean actor Aaron Aziz and Malaysian social activist Azhan Adnan, also known as Abbe Hae, both assisted in spreading awareness of the search. Another family member, Zaini Sa’ad, shared updates on Facebook, including details of a search mission that took place on February 13.
As of February 15, details surrounding how Mr. Halim Yunos was found have not been released. The Straits Times has contacted Malaysian police for further information.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. Halim Yunos last seen?
Mr. Halim Yunos was last seen at around 10.30pm on February 7 at Anggun Residences in Kuala Lumpur’s Chow Kit district.
Who assisted in the search for Mr. Halim Yunos?
Singaporean actor Aaron Aziz and Malaysian social activist Azhan Adnan, known as Abbe Hae, assisted in spreading the word about the search.
When was Mr. Halim Yunos reported missing to the police?
Mr. Halim Yunos’ family lodged a police report on February 8, and the report was received by Dang Wangi police chief Sazalee HJ Adam.
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