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Malaysia rescues 23 migrants after boat capsizes, 14 still missing
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Malaysia rescues 23 migrants after boat capsizes, 14 still missing

Al Jazeera·Al Jazeera Staff·21 days ago
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Authorities deploy boats, helicopter and surveillance aircraft to search for missing migrants off Pangkor Island. Authorities in Malaysia have launched a search and rescue mission for missing people after a boat carrying 37 undocumented migrants sank off its western coast. In a statement on Tuesday, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in the state of Perak said local fishermen have rescued 23 people so far, while 14 others are believed to be missing. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit list 2 of 4 Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless list 3 of 4 Hundreds missing after Rohingya refugee boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN list 4 of 4 Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says end of list Two MMEA vessels, assisted by the marine police, the navy and members of the local fishing community, are involved in the search operation, according to the Bernama news agency.…

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