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MMEA rescues 79 passengers, crew after ferry catches fire

A screencap of the Pulau Redang-Taman Tamadun Islam ferry ablaze earlier today. The MMEA says it rescued all 79 passengers and crew. – Facebook pic, May 6, 2023.

AT least 79 passengers and crew escaped unhurt after a ferry heading towards Taman Tamadun Islam jetty from Pulau Redang caught fire this afternoon. Terengganu Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency director Mohd Khairulanuar Abd Majid said the agency received a report from the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre in Kuantan at 3pm.

“The ferry was travelling from Pulau Redang towards the TTI jetty before it caught fire near Pulau Bidong.Khairulanuar added that all passengers and crew were safely transferred to the TTI jetty. “The flames had spread to the entire ferry, leaving it totally destroyed. The cause of the fire is still under investigation,” he said.Related News

 

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