Pulau betong: A local crew member, reported missing after allegedly falling from a fishing boat in waters near Pulau Kendi, Batu Maung, on Wednesday, was found drowned near Pulau Betong today. Penang Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director Muhammad Suffi Mohd Ramli confirmed that the victim's body was discovered at 2.30 pm and subsequently handed over to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for further action.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the search and rescue (SAR) operation was fully concluded at 7.15 pm after the victim was found. MMEA director Muhammad Suffi Mohd Ramli expressed gratitude to all rescue agencies and members of the fishing community for their cooperation throughout the SAR operation.

Earlier, Southwest District Police Chief ACP Anuwal Ab Wahab mentioned that a police report on the incident involving the victim, Tang Chin Khoon, 51, was received at 8:53 am yesterday, prompting the initiation of search efforts. The victim had reportedly gone out to sea with a skipper and two other companions for fishing at about 6 pm on Wednesday. Upon their return around 10 pm, the boat operator noticed the victim was not on board and believed he had fallen into the sea near Pulau Kendi.