Malaysian Shaliza Dewa, her Dutch husband Johannes van den Hende and their three children Piers, 15, Marnix, 12 and Margaux, 8 were returning to their home in Melbourne after spending their holiday in the Netherlands. They visited Shaliza's home in Kajang for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. They moved to Australia in 2007 and was described as a beautiful, bright and fun-loving family. Johannes was a cancer survivor who had recovered almost five years ago.