Malaysian navy ship KD Pendekar sank off Johor coast due to leak during mission, salvage ongoing; all 39 crew rescued.

Malaysian navy vessel KD Pendekar sank off the coast of Johor due to a leak during an operational mission. The incident occurred on August 25, near Tanjung Penyusop, two nautical miles southeast. Salvage operations are underway and a special investigation board will determine the cause. All 39 crew members were safely rescued.