Malaysia ends Indonesia migrant boat search, 16 bodies recovered
Malaysia has concluded its search for passengers of a migrant boat that sank off its western coast, recovering the bodies of all 16 missing individuals. The search, which lasted six days, resulted in the rescue of 23 people, all of whom were Indonesian. The incident highlights the dangers faced by migrants attempting to reach Malaysia for work opportunities.
- ▪The search for the migrant boat was called off after all 16 missing bodies were recovered.
- ▪A total of 23 people were rescued after the vessel sank off Pangkor island on May 11.
- ▪Initial reports suggested there were 37 people on board, but the total count was 39 including survivors and deceased.
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Malaysia said on Monday (May 18, 2026) it had ended a search for passengers of a migrant boat from Indonesia that sank off the country's western coast last week after the bodies of all 16 missing were recovered.The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Perak state said 23 people were rescued after the vessel sank off Pangkor island west of peninsular Malaysia on May 11.Perak MMEA director Mohamad Shukri Khotob told AFP that the search was called off on Saturday (May 16)."It's the standard [procedure] for us to carry out search and rescue mission for six days. We ended the search at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday after there were no new discoveries in the area," Mr.
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