The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) appointed a private company to conduct the salvage operation of Kapal Diraja (KD) Pendekar that sank off Tanjung Penyusup, in Kota Tinggi, Johor, on Sunday.

Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the Navy has conducted initial work, including identifying and ensuring equipment on the fast attack craft was in good condition.

However, he said they would leave...