The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) intercepted two boats carrying nearly 300 undocumented Myanmar nationals off the southwest coast of Pulau Rebak, Langkawi, yesterday.

Its director-general Mohd Rosli Abdullah said the boats were located at around 4.16pm, with passengers appearing exhausted after an arduous journey without sufficient food and water.

“It is estimated that nearly 300 individuals were on board. The agency provided immediate assistance, including food supplies...