When did the boat capsize occur in the stormy seas?

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Boat Capsized in Pulau Perhentian Waters Yesterday Afternoon

A boat carrying five local fishermen is believed to have capsized in the waters off Pulau Perhentian, Terengganu, yesterday afternoon. The incident is estimated to have occurred around 1pm, following a leak in the vessel amidst stormy sea conditions.
Search and Rescue Operation Launched

A search and rescue operation was immediately initiated by the Tok Bali maritime and Pulau Perhentian police after a report was lodged at 7:45pm. Despite these efforts, neither the crew nor the boat have been located as of the latest information.
SOS Signal Sent from Distressed Boat

It was understood that the skipper of the distressed boat managed to send an SOS transmission to another fishing boat in the vicinity, near Kelantan and Pulau Perhentian waters. The message indicated that the boat was taking on water and they were in distress.
Identity of Missing Fishermen

The five missing individuals have been identified as skipper Tuan Azaha Tengku Long @ Mansor, 46, and his son Mat Rizal, 21, both from Kampung Tebing Tinggi, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan. Also missing are Mamat, 24, from Tok Bali, Kelantan; Sakri, 30, from Pasir Puteh, Kelantan; and Ujang, 30, from Penarik, Setiu.

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