A house fire in Kampung Dato Bentara, Jalan Limau Manis, Ulu Tiram, Johor, claimed the lives of an elderly woman, her son, and granddaughter. The victims, identified as Ng Geok Choo (63), Lee Chiw Yong (30), and Chen Si Jing (11), were preparing traditional desserts for Chinese New Year when the fire broke out. Ng's friend shared that she had a generous spirit and loved giving to charity. The granddaughter's brother survived the fire with burns on his face and hands.
: An elderly woman’s wish to spread joy by donating some traditional desserts for Chinese New Year ended in tragedy when she, her son, and granddaughter died in a house fire in Kampung Dato Bentara, Jalan Limau Manis, Ulu Tiram, here early this morning.
Ng’s friend, Goh Leng Ber, 60, shared that the woman had prepared the desserts as an offering to a nearby temple. Meanwhile, Ng’s daughter, Lee Chiew Siang, 31, when met at the Forensic Medical Department of Sultan Ismail Hospital, said she accepted the tragic loss of her mother, younger brother, and daughter overnight.Lee, who works at an eatery, said she found out about the incident after receiving a call from the hospital at 4 am.
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