JOHOR BARU: A boat carrying 28 passengers capsized about 15 nautical miles south-west of Tanjung Ketapang, Muar, at 11.20am today.
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) operations director Maritime Capt. Ibrahim Mohamed said information of the boat tragedy was received by the Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Klang.
“Initial information from VTS Klang said a cargo ship, MSC Valeria, that was passing through the route saved two victims in the area,” he said in a statement today.
The actual number of passengers onboard has yet to be determined but it is believed that the boat was carrying 28 passengers.
Ibrahim said two MMEA vessels had been sent for a search and rescue operation in the area.
The boat capsize in Tanjung Ketapang is the second within 10 days. On July 14, a boat carrying about 70 illegal immigrants capsized in Tanjung Piai waters. Twelve passengers died in the tragedy. – Bernama
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