A boat reportedly carrying illegal immigrants and heading for Indonesia has capsized off the south-west coast of Malaysia.

Two have died and at least 18 are still missing, according to news agencies.

The cause of Tuesday's accident remains unclear bur nearly 60 people were rescued in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The capsizing of two boats in waters off Malaysia last month triggered intense search operations

Two boats carrying Indonesian migrants capsized in waters off Malaysia last month, killing at least 10 people.

Local media report that the boat collided with other vessels, including a patrol boat, in waters off the southern state of Johor.

(Source: BBC)