Malaysian Naval Ship KD Pendekar Sinks After Underwater Collision

All 39 crew members rescued safely as investigations and salvage operations commence.

The KD Pendekar sank off Johor's coast after hitting a suspected underwater object.
Severe flooding began in the engine room, leading to the vessel's submersion within hours.
A special investigative board has been established to determine the cause of the incident.
The ship, commissioned in 1979, was one of four Handalan-class fast attack crafts built in Sweden.
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