MMEA rescues 18 illegal immigrants after boat capsizes


SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) rescued 18 illegal immigrants after the boat they were on capsized in the waters off Kuala Selangor on Thursday.

MMEA Director-General Maritime Admiral Datuk Hamid Mohd Amin said in the incident on the morning of Thursday (March 28), MMEA received information about the capsized boat carrying a group of illegal immigrants who were reportedly taking shelter at a lighthouse in the area.

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