A woman who lost her husband and daughter in the Bangkok bomb blast on Monday night, is in a state of trauma and unable to come to terms with her loss.
In the explosion, 33-year-old Neoh Yee Ling's husband, Lee Tze Siang, 35, and their daughter, Jing Xuan, four, were killed at the Ratchaprasong junction near the Erawan Shrine and shopping centres in the Thai capital.
Also killed were Yee Ling's mother, Lim Siew Gaik, 49, and brother, Neoh Jai Jun, 20.
Tze Siang's younger brother, businessman Tze Tung, 31, said his sister-in-law, who was expected to deliver her third child in November, suffered hearing loss due to ear injury sustained in the blast.
"She is still grieving and in shock after losing four members of her family. (As such) I hope the media gives space to my sister-in-law.
"Furthermore, we are currently busy making funeral arrangements," he told reporters after receiving Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Mah Siew Kiong here Thursday.
Mah, who is also Gerakan president, was present at Yee Ling's house in Taman Cengal here to pay final respects to Tze Siang and Jing Xuan.
Tze Tung said Yee Ling would seek treatment for her ear injury at a hospital in the state after the funeral of Tze Siang and Jing Xuan at the Sungai Lembu Chinese Cemetary in Bukit Mertajam, near here Friday.
He said he was in Hatyai, Thailand during the incident, as he was working there, adding that he found out about the incident from family members in Butterworth.
"After the explosion, when my sister-in-law (Yee Ling) failed to contact her husband, she contacted the family in Butterworth, before they informed me.
"According to my sister-in-law, she and the other members of the family were praying at the temple before a powerful explosion ripped the area, causing the situation to became chaotic.
"Yee Ling tried to look for her husband and daughter but failed."
He said Yee Ling was warded at a hospital and only met her father (Neoh Hock Guan) while undergoing treatment.
"She tried to locate the other members of her family before being told they were killed (in the blast)," he added.
As soon as he was informed about the incident, Tze Tung flew to Bangkok where he identified the bodies of Tze Siang and Jing Xuan at the hospital as his sister-in-law was in a state of confusion and grief.
"I flew back from Bangkok with Yee Ling, accompanying the four bodies yesterday and arrived at the Penang International Airport," he said, adding that another of Yee Ling's child, Jian Hen, six, was still in a confused state.
Apart from the four Malaysian casualities, three others were injured in the explosion at 7pm (8pm Malaysian time).
A total of 20 people were killed and 123 others injured in the explosion, described as the worst case of violence in Bangkok over the past several months.
Bernama
Thu Aug 20 2015
Jian Han wiping away tears as he looks at his father's coffin at the family's home in Butterworth on Thursday. - BERNAMApic
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.