The identity of the victim, Rahena Muhaimin, 20, was confirmed by her parents, said Tawau Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) deputy director Amiludin Yenggah.

Yesterday, villagers and rescue personnel found the bodies of Rahena’s younger brothers, Saiful, 15 and Jaidi, five, on the beach and in the waters at Batu Payung, he told reporters today.

In the incident, another three siblings from the family and three others were rescued.

With the discovery of the third victim, the search and rescue operation involving various agencies such as police, the fire and rescue department, the civil defence force as well as local villagers was called off at 10am.

“The National Search and Rescue Agency as well as Indonesian navy also helped in the search operation,” he said.

Meanwhile, Tawau deputy police chief Nor Azizulkifli Mansor said Covid-19 screening carried out by the health ministry on Saiful and Jaidi yesterday found they were positive for the disease.

“The ministry will conduct a second screening as well as test the latest victim. I advise the family of the victims as well as close contacts to undergo quarantine, and if there are symptoms of Covid-19, go quickly to the nearest clinic,” he said.

In the incident at about 3.30pm on Saturday, the boat carrying nine individuals including the six siblings overturned after being hit by big waves.