MMEA conducting thorough investigation into Pulau Perhentian boat capsize incident


KUALA BERANG: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will fully investigate the boat capsize incident in Pulau Perhentian, Besut on Saturday night (June 28), which resulted in three deaths, including two family members.

Its director-general Admiral Maritime Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah said that although the incident was reported to have occurred when the boat carrying 15 passengers was hit by a storm, his department will conduct a thorough investigation, including the boat's licences, cargo carried, and ensuring all regulations were complied with.

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