Philippines Navy saves four including two Malaysians in boat mishap

Hassan Sayadi (in red t-shirt) and other victims after being rescued by the Philippines Navy in waters off Bongoa in Tawi Tawi province. (Pix courtesy of Naval Forces Western Mindanao)

KOTA KINABALU: The Philippines Navy rescued four people – including two Malaysians – 15 hours after their speedboat capsized near Bongao Island, close to the sea border with Sabah's east coast Sandakan district.

The two Malaysians are Hassan Sayadi, 59, and Majid Ajahun, 46, while the Filipinos are Jerry Erni, 35, and Solar De Leon, 40.