7 Myanmar migrants dead, 13 rescued after boat capsizes near Malaysia

Malaysian rescuers found seven bodies and 13 survivors from a boat carrying migrants from Myanmar. The vessel, with around 300 people, reportedly split into smaller boats near Malaysia. One boat sank off Thailand. Some survivors were Rohingya Muslims. Authorities warn of active syndicates exploiting migrants. The UN urges enhanced search efforts.

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