ALOR SETAR: The search and rescue operation for three fishermen who went missing after their boat capsized in the waters of Kuala Teriang in Langkawi last Wednesday was called off on Friday (Nov 13).
Kedah and Perlis maritime operations deputy director Capt (M) Mohamad Shukri Khotob said the search was ended after nothing was found and no further leads were obtained during the three-day operation.
"The operation that started on Wednesday has ended today, but search via daily routine operations will still carry on as usual,” he said in a statement on Friday, as he thanked all parties involved in the operation.
Only one out of the four fishermen on the boat was rescued by a local fishing vessel, and the three fishermen, including the helmsman, Kee Swee Kiat, 51, went missing.
Their boat was last contacted at 11.33 pm, Nov 8, around eight nautical miles west of Pulau Burau, Langkawi. — Bernama
