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Malaysia tourist boat missing with 31 people on board Malaysia tourist boat missing with 31 people on board
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A boat carrying 31 people, including more than 20 Chinese tourists, has gone missing off the Malaysian coast, maritime authorities say. A boat carrying 31 people, including at least 28 Chinese tourists, has gone missing off the Malaysian coast, maritime authorities say.
The boat lost contact after sailing out on Saturday morning from the eastern state of Sabah. The boat lost contact after departing the eastern state of Sabah on Saturday.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said search and rescue efforts were being hampered by bad weather.The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said search and rescue efforts were being hampered by bad weather.
The incident coincides with the first day of China's week-long Lunar New Year celebration. The incident coincides with the first day of China's week-long Lunar New Year celebration, which is also marked by ethnic Chinese in Malaysia.
The boat left Kota Kinabalu on Saturday at 09:00 local time (01:00 GMT) and was heading towards Pulau Mengalum, a popular tourist island 60km (37 miles) west of the city. The catamaran boat left Kota Kinabalu on Saturday at 09:00 local time (01:00 GMT) and was heading towards Pulau Mengalum, a popular tourist island 60km (37 miles) west of the city.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said there were three crew members on board the boat. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said there were three crew members on board the boat.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. According to the New Strait Times, the search area covers 400 nautical square miles between Kota Kinabalu and Pulau Mengalum.
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