Tanjung Balau boat tragedy: Another seven bodies found, 18 more missing


KOTA TINGGI: Another seven bodies have been found by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), bringing the total number of recorded deaths to 18 from the capsized boat incident in Tanjung Balau, here.

Johor MMEA deputy director (operations) Maritime Capt Simon Templer Lo Tusa said the second day of the search and rescue (SAR) will focus on finding the remaining 18 other victims who are still missing.

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