Malaysians await repatriation

Malaysians await repatriation

PALU, Central Sulawesi: Two Malaysian fishermen, stranded in
Palu since November, are still waiting to be repatriated as the
Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta have yet to send their tickets and
passports, an immigration official said yesterday.

Head of the provincial immigration office, Husin Alaydrus told
Antara that the embassy had promised to send all necessary
documents for its citizens.

"As soon as their documents arrive in Palu, we will deport
them to their country," said Husin.

Local fishermen Ekong, 37, and Sadapal, 27, were found
floating on the Donggala Sea on Nov. 8 after a strong storm
capsized their boat.

The immigration office deported eight Filipino fishermen last
month for the same reason. (prb)