JAKARTA - The Malaysian Foreign Ministry confirmed that five Malaysian citizens were victims of a shipwreck off the coast of Kastellorizo, Greece.
The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Malaysian Embassy in Bucharest, Romania, continued to monitor the development of the incident.
According to information, the five Malaysians have been successfully rescued by the Greek Coast Guard.
The Malaysian Foreign Ministry said the ship suffered technical damage and navigation system failure during the voyage, which caused the ship to hit a coral reef before finally sinking near the coast.
"After the incident, three Malaysians have been released by the Greek authorities after completing the documentation and immigration process. However, two other Malaysians were detained by local authorities to assist in the investigation related to alleged violations of local environmental laws, especially those related to damage to the marine ecosystem due to collisions with coral reefs," said the Malaysian Foreign Ministry. statement reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 13.
The Malaysian Embassy in Bucharest is in close contact with the relevant Greek authorities and provides all necessary consular assistance to ensure the safety, well-being, and legal rights of Malaysians are protected throughout the ongoing legal process.
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