4 die, 6 missing as boat capsizes off Belawai, Sarawak
SIBU : Four people died and six others are missing after a boat capsized near Belawai beach, about 100km from here today.
The fire and rescue department said seven passengers, including the boat operator, survived the incident.
The search and rescue team said there were 17 passengers on the boat, Dayak Daily reported.
The Sarawak coast guard, police, Civil Defence Force and Rela members are among those involved in the rescue operation.
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