Three fishermen, including skipper, missing after boat capsizes off Langkawi
LANGKAWI: Three fishermen, including the skipper, remain missing while another was rescued after their fishing boat capsized off Kuala Teriang yesterday afternoon.
Langkawi: Three fishermen, including the skipper, remain missing after their boat capsized off Kuala Teriang on Sunday. The remaining missing fishermen are the 47-year-old Basri Mohd Nor and the 51-year-old skipper, Kee Swee Kiat. Captain Mohamad Shukri Khotob of Kedah and Perlis Maritime directed the search operation, which has resumed at 7.30am today and involves assets from MMEA, Marine Police, and local maritime community.
The search area has been divided into three sectors, and a forward control centre has been established at MRSC Langkawi to coordinate efforts. The public is urged to provide any information that could aid in the rescue mission.
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