11 confirmed dead, 25 still missing in capsized boat incident

BernamaPublished: Dec 15, 2021 9:07 AM | Updated: Dec 15, 2021 9:59 AM

The bodies of 11 Indonesian nationals have been found along the Tanjung Balau beach here after the boat they were on capsized due to high waves during bad weather early this morning.

Another 14 other illegal immigrants on the boat were saved, with 25 more still missing.

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