SHAH ALAM: Three foreign fishermen were rescued, while one other was found drowned after their local fishing vessel capsized during the bad weather in waters around Pantai Redang, Sekinchan, on Friday (July 19).
Selangor Maritime director, Capt (Maritime) Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh, said they were informed about the incident at 4pm on Saturday (July 20) by the Sekinchan police station. Based on initial information, three of the victims were rescued by nearby fishing vessels while one other went missing.
"At around 6.15pm yesterday, the Sabak Bernam police station informed that the body of the missing victim was found caught in a drift net of a fishing vessel in Bagan, Sekinchan and was handed over to the police for further action,” he said in a statement on Sunday (July 21), adding that the search ended at 9pm yesterday after the body was discovered.
“The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency advises the maritime community to remain vigilant about safety at sea and always prioritise safety measures to avoid untoward incidents,” he said. – Bernama
