158 rescued as Philippines ferry sinks in Semporna


MB Juhairi sinking.

KOTA KINABALU:  Some 158 people have been rescued after a southern Philippines-based ferry MB Juhairi sank after hitting a barge close to the port in Semporna at 8pm on Wednesday.

Based on reports received so far, only nine people sought outpatient medical assistance at the Semporna hospital.

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