Overview
- Malaysian authorities say 11 people have been located, including one body, after the capsizing in waters north of Langkawi.
- Police report the incident occurred about three days ago and involved one of three small boats that received passengers from a larger vessel.
- Roughly 300 migrants from Myanmar were split into three boats of about 100 each as they neared the border, according to preliminary findings.
- The confirmed fatality is a woman believed to be from the Rohingya community, with officials warning more victims may be found.
- Maritime officials link the journeys to human-smuggling networks that charge about $3,200–$3,500 and use poorly maintained boats without life jackets.