ALOR SETAR: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for victims of a capsized boat in the waters off Langkawi entered its second day on Monday (Nov 10), with the search area expanded to 255.66 square nautical miles.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said in a statement that the operation resumed at 7.30am, involving six agencies.
The MMEA deployed five of its assets, namely KM Siangin, Perkasa 1224, Petir 81, Perkasa 1226 and CL 415 – SUMS APMM.
Also taking part are the Marine Police Region One with three assets (PSC 20, RH 68 and PLC 5); the Navy with one vessel, KD Ledang; the Fisheries Department with DOF 2511; the Fire and Rescue Department with a Kevlar boat; and the Civil Defence Force with a rigid inflatable boat.
The operation was launched following reports that one of three boats allegedly carrying about 300 migrants had capsized in the Pulau Tarutao waters near the Thailand-Malaysia maritime border.
As of Sunday (Nov 9) night, seven migrants had been confirmed dead, while 13 others were rescued. – Bernama
