Relatives of orphans whose parents died in Johor car crash say they will care for them

Madam Sam Chew Yong, 42, and Mr Chua Keh Loing, 41, died on June 15, 2018, after getting into an accident in Tangkak on the way to visit Madam Sam’s mother, who lived near Seremban. ST PHOTO: JONATHAN CHOO
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SINGAPORE - Family members of the two young orphans whose parents were killed in a car crash in Johor last week say they want to care for the children themselves.

Relatives of Madam Sam Chew Yong, 42, who died on June 15 in hospital, are now discussing care arrangements with both sides of the family.

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