Langkawi: Two men drowned while swimming off Pantai Chenang, Langkawi, yesterday. Langkawi Police deputy chief Supt Samsulmuddin Sulaiman reported that they received a notification about the incident at 6.05 pm.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the victims, aged 38 and 46, were from Selangor. They had traveled to Langkawi with their families for a holiday. Tragically, both men were pulled out of the sea by members of the public and were subsequently taken to the Sultanah Maliha Hospital in Langkawi, where they were pronounced dead.

The incident has cast a somber mood over what was intended to be a relaxing family getaway. The local authorities have urged visitors to exercise caution while swimming, especially in areas known for strong currents.