Rescued tourists begin journey home

Four Chinese tourists who were rescued after their boat sank off Malaysia's Sabah state left for China on Monday, China's consulate general said.

The consulate general said the remaining rescued tourists were in stable condition and would return home soon.

The boat carrying 28 Chinese tourists capsized on Jan 28 en route from Kota Kinabalu to Mengalum island, about 50 kilometers to the west.