Body of fisherman found after boat capsizes off Batu Pahat


BATU PAHAT: The body of one of two fishermen who went missing after their boat sank in Parit Hailam waters near here last Wednesday was recovered on Monday (Sept 19).

Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Mohd Haniff Mohd Yunus said the body of Te Chia Rong, 38, was found stuck in a net at a depth of 40 metres.

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