Billion-ringgit treasure hunt in Malacca

Pulau Nangka, a little isle off Malacca, has become the venue of a billion-ringgit treasure hunt. An ancient treasure trove holding many chests of gold bars, a throne and royal regalia is reportedly buried in a cave.

MALACCA: Treasure said to be worth billions is believed to be buried inside a cave on Pulau Nangka, a tiny island 17km off the coast here.

Among the items believed to be in the ancient treasure trove are chests of gold bars, a throne and royal regalia.