Search for missing passengers of capsized migrant boat off Malaysia ends

Source:CNA

02 — Who / Subject

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA)

03 — Where / Locus

Off the coast of Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

04 — When / Temporality

May 18, 2026

Verified: May 18, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Malaysian authorities ended the search for a migrant boat that sank off Pangkor Island on May 11. 23 people were rescued, and 16 bodies were recovered, totaling 39 people on board. The migrants were Indonesian nationals attempting to reach Malaysia for work."

Conflict Analysis

Official report from Malaysian authorities regarding a maritime tragedy involving migrants. High reliability.

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