ALOR SETAR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) rescued four men after the boat they were on overturned in the waters of Pulau Rebak near Langkawi early this morning.
Kedah and Perlis MMEA director, First Admiral (M) Romli Mustafa said they received a distress call about the overturned boat around 5.05 am.
“As soon as we received the call, the boat, PENGGALANG 11, was dispatched to the location and the search and rescue operation for the four men, all aged 18, began.
“All four men were found at 6.10 am in safe condition after they hung on to a temporary float while waiting for help to arrive,” he said in a statement today.
The four men were taken to the Bukit Malut MMEA Jetty and handed to Health Ministry officials for further checks before being sent to Sultanah Maliha Hospital, Langkawi.
“The operation was completed at 7.30 am. MMEA would like to advise the public, especially the maritime community and boat operators to always prioritse safety while at sea.
“Ensure you wear life jackets, check weather conditions and ensure your boats are in good shape before operating them,” he added.
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