158 safe after ferry capsizes in East Malaysia

All 158 passengers were safe after a ferry capsized in Malaysia's Sabah State on North Borneo, authorities said Wednesday.

The ferry carrying 158 passengers left Tawi-tawi of southern Philippines for Semporna area in Malaysia, but collided with a barge before arriving onshore, according to the local fire and rescue department.

All on board were reportedly rescued and four were sent to hospital for treatment. Endit