MMEA sailor killed in boat collision during operation laid to rest
KUALA NERANG: The remains of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officer who died in a boat collision in Perlis waters yesterday, were laid to rest tonight.
The remains of Leading Seaman (Technical) Mohd Roshaimi Mohd Ridzuan, a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officer, were laid to rest in a solemn ceremony at Masjid Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Islamic Cemetery. The burial, attended by hundreds of mourners, including family members, locals, and MMEA personnel, was conducted with full MMEA funeral rites and a ceremonial escort.
Deputy Director-General (Operations) Vice-Admiral (Maritime) Mohd Zawawi Abdullah presented the deceased's father with the Jalur Gemilang, a symbol of national honor, after the funeral prayers. The incident occurred during an operation in Perlis waters, where Mohd Roshaimi, 41, was killed and three other officers were injured when their boat collided with a concrete structure, believed to be pursuing a boat suspected of carrying illegal immigrants.
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