Thirty-one people have been rescued from a boat that capsized at the west Malaysian sea in the early morning of June 18, while the rest 66 others remain missing.

Victims rescued from the capsized boat.

According to local media, a search and rescue team from the Banting Fire and Rescue Department arrived at the site right after receiving an emergency call at about 0:24 (local time) in the morning of June 18.

Zuhi, a Malaysian maritime official, said the wooden boat was carrying illegal immigrants from Indonesia , including women and children.

Search activities are underway.

(Source: VNA)