KOTA BARU: "I want mama, I want papa."
Those were the heart-wrenching words of Qaisara Damia Ridwan Effendy, 15, the daughter of soldier Ridwan Effendy Yusof, 43, and wife Suhana Khairuddin, 37, who were killed in a crash at Km43 Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing yesterday.
The eldest of two siblings could not contain her emotions and had to be consoled by family members.
Many of those who attended the funeral at the Kampung Tunjung Muslim cemetery could not hold back their tears upon seeing Qaisara and her 9-year-old brother Akid Darwisy Ridwan Effendy, who seemed more composed.
Earlier, at 9.30am, Suhana, who was pregnant with twins, and Ridwan were buried in the same grave.
The couple's funeral was managed by the armed forces, with the attendance of some 300 family members and friends.
Initial investigations found that the couple was travelling from Ipoh towards Gua Musang.
Ridwan, who was driving, was believed to have lost control of the vehicle, which then veered off to the left side of the road, and crashed into a roadside drainage wall.
The impact of the crash caused the victims to be thrown out of the vehicle.
They died at the scene.
Those with information about the accident can call the Gua Musang Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department at 09-9121222 or investigating officer Inspector Aida at 012-4027283.