Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Rohingya Boat Sinks Near Malaysia, 11 Dead; Search Underway for Another
A boat carrying about 70 Rohingya people, who are fleeing difficult and violent situations in their home country of Myanmar, sank near the coasts of Thailand and Malaysia.
Sadly, at least 11 people have died, and 13 people were rescued.
The rescued individuals include Rohingya and some people from Bangladesh.
There was another boat carrying many more people, about 230, and we don't know what happened to them yet.
Rescue teams from both Malaysia and Thailand are searching the sea for any other survivors.
This is a very dangerous journey for these people who are just trying to find a safe place to live.
Many feel they have no future in the refugee camps and are too scared to go back to Myanmar.
A boat carrying approximately 70 Rohingya migrants sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border.
Authorities have confirmed at least 11 deaths, with bodies recovered by both Thai and Malaysian agencies.
Thirteen survivors have been rescued, identified as mostly Rohingya with some from Bangladesh.
The status of a second, larger boat reportedly carrying about 230 passengers remains unknown.
Joint search operations by Thai and Malaysian authorities are ongoing and could last up to seven days.
- Who
- Rohingya migrants from Myanmar, with some individuals from Bangladesh also on board.
- What
- A boat carrying around 70 Rohingya migrants sank. A total of 11 people have been confirmed dead, and 13 survivors have been rescued. The status of a second boat with approximately 230 passengers is unclear.
- When
- Information on the sinking was provided on Monday. The boat departed Myanmar about two weeks prior, with some passengers transferring to another vessel on Thursday.
- Where
- In waters near the Thailand-Malaysia border, specifically in the Andaman Sea near Langkawi, Malaysia.
- Why
- Rohingya face escalating violence, hunger, and ethnic persecution in Myanmar and worsening conditions in refugee camps in Bangladesh, leading them to attempt perilous journeys to seek refuge.
Malaysian Authorities
Thai Authorities
Number of Bodies Recovered
Malaysian Authorities
Malaysian authorities stated they had recovered seven bodies.
Thai Authorities
Thai authorities reported recovering four bodies, including two Rohingya girls.
- Estimated Passengers on Sunk Boat
- Around 70
- Nationality of Migrants
- Rohingya from Myanmar, two from Bangladesh
- Total Confirmed Dead
- At least 11
- Survivors Rescued
- 13 (11 Rohingya, 2 from Bangladesh)
- Status of Second Boat
- Unclear, carrying approximately 230 passengers
- Search Operation Location
- Coastal waters in the Andaman Sea, near Langkawi, Malaysia
- Duration of Search Operation
- Potentially up to seven days
- Rohingya Departed Myanmar/Bangladesh (Jan-Nov)
- Over 5,100
Sources
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