LANGKAWI: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for the capsized boat carrying undocumented migrants in Malaysian-Thai border waters was called off Monday (Nov 17) after nine days, covering a search area of 1,745.88 nautical square miles.
Kedah and Perlis Maritime deputy director (operations) Capt Zainudin Mohd Zuki said the operation would end at 6.30pm Monday after a final assessment found no new leads, besides factoring in weather and risk considerations, in line with SAR Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
