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Authorities working to prevent a repeat of Sabah boat capsize

Feb 07, 2017

The Marine Department will work with state authorities to draw up measures to prevent a repeat of the deadly catamaran capsize in Sabah, which killed at least 4 people, and left 5 others missing. 

The Transport Minister says the incident had exposed "many" problems in the marine tourism industry, prompting calls for greater safety measures.  
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Meanwhile, the search for the 5 remaining missing people has been narrowed down to an area near Pulau Mengalum.