Malaysia rescues 23 migrants after boat capsizes, 14 still missing
Summary
A boat carrying 37 undocumented migrants sank off Malaysia’s west coast. So far, local fishermen have rescued 23 people, and 14 are still missing as authorities continue their search.Key Facts
- The boat had 37 undocumented migrants when it sank near Perak state, Malaysia.
- Local fishermen rescued 23 survivors, including 16 men and 7 women.
- The missing number of migrants is 14.
- The migrants left Kisaran, Indonesia on May 9, headed for several places in Malaysia.
- Malaysian authorities are using boats, a helicopter, and aircraft to search for the missing people.
- Human trafficking groups often organize these dangerous crossings, causing many accidents.
- Malaysia has millions of migrants, many undocumented, working in industries like construction and farming.
- In a similar incident in November 2025, 36 migrants died when their boat capsized near the Thai-Malaysian coast.
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