How many Rohingya detainees remain at large after the Penang breakout?

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362 Rohingya Detainees Remain at Large Following Penang Breakout

As of 10 am, 362 Rohingya detainees remain at large following a mass breakout from a temporary detention centre in Sungai Bakap, Penang. The incident, which began at 4:30 am, saw 528 detainees escape from the facility. Authorities have actively recaptured 362 individuals, with ongoing efforts involving the police, Malaysian Volunteer Corps, and the public to locate the remaining escapees.
Status of Recaptured Detainees

Out of the 528 Rohingya detainees who broke out from the Sungai Bakap temporary detention centre, 362 have been successfully recaptured by authorities. The Immigration Department, in collaboration with other agencies and the public, is continuing its search for the remaining individuals who are still at large.
Fatalities During Escape Attempt

Tragically, six of the escaped detainees died while attempting to cross the North South Expressway. This information was confirmed separately by the Penang police chief. It remains unclear whether these six deceased individuals were included in the total count of 362 recaptured detainees.
Initial Breakout Details

The escape occurred at approximately 4:30 am when the Rohingya detainees managed to break through the grille and door of a specific block within the detention centre. The detainees had been previously rounded up during operations in Langkawi, Kedah, and were being held as undocumented migrants.

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