The Malaysian Coast Guard has entered the third day of a challenging search and rescue operation following the tragic sinking of a migrant boat near Langkawi, a resort island close to the Thai border. The vessel, carrying undocumented migrants, capsized, leaving at least 21 dead and dozens still missing. So far, 13 individuals have been rescued, with 11 identified as Rohingya and two as Bangladeshi nationals. Authorities estimate that around 70 people were on board, part of a larger group of 300 Rohingya who fled Myanmar’s Rakhine state two weeks ago. Another boat with 230 passengers remains unaccounted for. The operation, involving both sea and aerial searches, is expected to continue for seven days. The Rohingya, a persecuted Muslim minority in Myanmar, have faced systemic discrimination and violence, prompting many to undertake perilous journeys in overcrowded boats. Since 2017, hundreds of thousands have fled to Bangladesh, but poor conditions there have driven some to seek refuge in Malaysia, often paying exorbitant sums for the dangerous passage. Amnesty International has highlighted the deadly risks faced by Rohingya migrants, emphasizing the urgent need for international attention to this ongoing humanitarian crisis.