Body of Missing Man Recovered in Indonesian Waters

A body believed to be that of a man missing since March 27, 2026, following a boat collision off the Southern Islands, has been recovered from Indonesian waters.

The Singapore police announced on April 5, 2026, that Indonesian authorities had alerted them on March 30 at approximately 3 p.m. Regarding a body found floating in the sea of Karimun, located south-west of Singapore.

The deceased is believed to be one of three individuals who were on board a pleasure craft that collided with a supply vessel at approximately 4:15 a.m. On March 27, 2026.

In connection with the incident, the Singapore police stated that a 49-year-old man has been arrested for rash navigation of a vessel.

Victim Profile and Legacy

The victim has been identified as Mr. Chua Muhammad Syafidi, 37, who served as an engineering supervisor with Tower Transit Singapore. In a Facebook post published on April 5, 2026, the bus operator shared that Mr. Syafidi had been with the company for 10 years, progressing from a vehicle technician to his role as engineering supervisor.

Tower Transit described Mr. Syafidi as a talented and creative engineer who loved to learn and grow.

The company noted his commitment to professional development, stating that he had recently completed a part-time diploma in operations and engineering management and was scheduled to attend his graduation ceremony on May 5, 2026.

Mr. Syafidi’s creative contributions to the company included the construction of a life-size replica bus built from scratch. This replica currently holds a place of honor in the lobby of the Bulim Bus Depot.

While he took pride in his day-to-day task of keeping our buses running safely and smoothly, Syafidi had a creative spirit… But he will be remembered most for the kindness he showed his colleagues, his readiness to lend a hand, and his ever-present smile. We will miss you, Syafidi.

Tower Transit Singapore