GEORGE TOWN, Dec 23 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Penang has taken into custody three Indonesian fishermen who were rescued at sea by a tanker.

The agency acted on a report from the Maritime Rescue Sub-Coordination Centre (MRSC) in Langkawi, received at about 9 p.m., which stated that the tanker MT Orkim Harmony had rescued the men from waters off Pulau Indah, Selangor.

In a statement issued tonight, MMEA State Director Maritime Captain Muhammad Suffi Mohd Ramli said the fishermen’s boat had capsized during a fishing trip on Dec 20 due to bad weather.

He said the men had been adrift at sea for approximately two days before being discovered by the tanker.

The fishermen, aged between 31 and 41 and originating from Dumai, Indonesia, are currently at the State Maritime Headquarters. After their statements are recorded, they will be handed over to the Indonesian Consulate General for further action.

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