{
  "id": 16706742,
  "title": "MMEA officer dies after patrol boat hits coastal wall during illegal migrant pursuit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/mmea-officer-dies-after-patrol-boat-hits-coastal-wall-during-illegal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T04:43:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1564540/mmea-officer-dies-after-patrol-boat-hits-coastal-wall-during-illegal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency officer Mohd Roshaimi Mohd Ridzuan, 41, lost his life during a border surveillance operation off Perlis early today. He was one of four officers who sustained injuries when their patrol boat collided with a coastal wall while chasing a boat carrying nine undocumented Myanmar migrants. The incident unfolded at around 12.30am, as the officers were engaged in security operations in Perlis waters. The suspect vessel was believed to be carrying the nine migrants. Roshaimi, who served with the Intelligence Unit at Kedah and Perlis Maritime Headquarters, was among those thrown overboard after the collision. His teammates noticed he was missing during a headcount. Roshaimi's body was discovered approximately an hour later following a search operation. The family members of the deceased are currently gathered at the Forensic Department of Tuanku Fauziah Hospital, awaiting the completion of the post-mortem examination. The body is set to be returned to Roshaimi's hometown in Kuala Nerang, Kedah, later today.",
  "summary": "KANGAR: Police have confirmed receiving a report on the death of a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officer and injuries to three others during a border surveillance operation off Perlis early today.",
  "key_points": [
    "Patrol boat hit coastal wall while chasing boat with nine undocumented migrants.",
    "Roshaimi's body found 1 hour later after search operation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}