KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The search and rescue (SAR) mission for another victim who is feared to have been swept away by river currents in the resort chalet area in Bentong, Pahang, on December 18, continues.

Genting Highlands Fire and Rescue station spokesperson said the SAR is now focused on the forest edge near the Karak Highway towards Kuala Lumpur.

"The SAR will continue until the victim is found,” he told Bernama here today.

More than 30 people, including nine children, faced anxious moments when they were stranded in a mud flood while visiting a chalet area in Bentong, Pahang, on December 18.

Following that, a child known as Emmanuel Chang as well as a couple, Bobby and Yap, were reported missing in the tragedy.

So far, two bodies have been found, namely a woman identified as Yap Koon Lau and a boy. — Bernama