One of the fatalities of the boat capsize incident off Pulau Carey, Sg Air Hitam has been confirmed to have a previous criminal record.

Kuala Langat district police chief Supt Azman Abdul Razak said the victim identified as Iseandar,in his 30s, from Banda Aceh had been imprisoned in the Kajang prison under section 15 (4) of the Immigration Act.

"Based on our investigation so far, only one person out of all the victims, who were found alive or dead, is confirmed to have a criminal record," he told reporters here today.

He said the bodies of 10 out of the 14 victims of the boat capsize tragedy had been claimed by their next-of-kin and family members.

Following today's search and rescue operation, he said, three bags containing various items, including clothes that were believed to be the victims' belongings, mobile phones, power banks. several wrist watches, personal belongings and five Milo packets were found near the scene of the incident.

All these items had been brought to the police station for further investigation, he said.