LUMUT, March 24 — The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is committed to assist the search-and-rescue (SAR) team to locate the missing crew of sand-dredger JBB Rong Chang 8 which capsized in the waters off Parit Jawa last Wednesday.

RMN chief Tan Sri Ahmad Kamarulzaman Ahmad Badaruddin said currently, 20 navy divers were helping the SAR team round-the-clock to rescue the 10 victims, believed to be trapped in the vessel.

"I was informed that the rescue operations was difficult and dangerous because of the position of the vessel.

"Nevertheless, with the cooperation of all agencies, we can help save the victims,” he told a press conference at the Manjung District Armed Forces Veterans Association’s Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) Award presentation ceremony here today.

A total of 231 former military personnel from various units received the award.

He also advised the veterans not to be influenced by parties who wanted to create negative sentiments against the government. — Bernama