Highland Towers: Retired photographer C.Y. Leow recalls his experience covering the tragedy


PETALING JAYA: It has been 20 years but retired photographer C.Y. Leow (pic) still remembers “the smell of death” after the Highland Towers collapsed.

“The tragic scene is vivid in my mind; rescue workers trying desperately to search for trapped victims, the faces of the distraught residents, the confusion, anxiety, pain and horror,” recalled the former The Star photo editor.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

91.6% of Facebook content removed linked to gambling, scams
'Horrifying and concerning': DNB's dealings a mystery when I became minister, says Fahmi
Singer's son and friend charged with theft of businesswoman's Ferrari
Man who pleaded guilty to killing parents ordered to undergo mental evaluation
Local films like Abang Adik may get financial help to participate in international festivals, says Fahmi
Vocational student murder: Judge warns families of accused against witness intimidation
Floods force Orang Asli in Gua Musang, villagers in Tanah Merah to evacuate
Policeman gets three years jail, RM80,000 fine for accepting bribes
Floods claim two lives, evacuee numbers soar in Kelantan, Terengganu
Flood: 20 water discharge channels opened in Sungai Golok

Others Also Read