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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
MMEA intercepts Vietnamese boat with sea cucumbers near Kudat
KUDAT: A Vietnamese fishing vessel, involved in sea cucumber harvesting, acted aggressively when it attempted to ram a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) boat while trying to escape yesterday. However, the attempt failed as the Cenderawasih 10 patrol boat successfully intercepted and detained them in an incident about 4am, 1.22 nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Bukit, Pulau Malawali. The Kudat Maritime Zone director, Maritime Commander Hasbullah Omar, said the Cenderawasih 10 boat was deployed to the location immediately after receiving public information and subsequently detected the suspicious movement of the vessel. "When approached, the suspects cut the tow rope, leaving it dangling long behind the vessel. They also installed iron bars on the left and right sides to prevent the operations team from getting closer," he said in a statement. "The suspects also tried to ram the Malaysian Maritime patrol boat that was attempting to approach." He said MMEA pursued the vessel for almost 15 minutes before officers managed to board the foreign fishing vessel and detain it. "Further inspection found it was carrying special solid iron equipment, believed to be for sea cucumber harvesting. Also found on board were 40kg of sea cucumbers and 300 litres of diesel. "Five Vietnamese nationals, aged between 28 and 39, were detained for not possessing valid identification documents," he said. All those arrested, along with the vessel, marine produce, and equipment, were brought to the Kudat maritime jetty for further investigation. The total value of the seizure is estimated to be over RM2 million. The case is being investigated under the Fisheries Act 1985 and the Immigration Act 1956/63.
New Straits Times
13-07-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Police helicopter wreckage expected to be recovered within days
JOHOR BARU: The wreckage of the police-owned AS355N helicopter that crashed in Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah, on Thursday is expected to be recovered from the water tomorrow or the day after. Internal Security and Public Order Department's Air Operations Force Commander Datuk Noor Sham Md Jani said the operation would be carried out with the assistance of the navy or the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). "We expect the wreckage to be lifted soon with help from either the navy or the maritime agency. "This is so that the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) can conduct further investigation into the incident. "God willing, the aircraft will be raised either tomorrow or the day after for the necessary procedures," he told reporters today after visiting the five crew members currently receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here. The AS355N police helicopter crashed near the Malaysian Maritime jetty in Gelang Patah during a fly-past demonstration as part of the Multilateral Nuclear Security Detection Exercise (MITSATOM) 2025 involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), in a statement, said the helicopter, bearing registration number 9M-PHG, took off from the Tanjung Kupang police station at 9.51am with five people onboard, including the pilot. Noor Sham also confirmed that the aircraft's voice recorder remains within the submerged wreckage. He said the device contains vital recordings of communication between the helicopter and ground personnel. "That's what we want to review, namely the communication that took place and how the incident unfolded," he added.
Malay Mail
02-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Search underway for man missing after abandoning Honda City on Second Penang Bridge
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — A man reportedly abandoned his Honda City at the 14.0km mark of the Second Penang Bridge heading towards Batu Kawan, before allegedly falling into the sea earlier this morning. According to The New Straits Times, Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant operations director John Sagun Francis said they received a distress call regarding the incident from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency at 4.23am. The rescue operation involved personnel from the Bayan Baru Fire and Rescue Station, with support from the Water Rescue Unit of the Bagan Jermal station. 'The SAR operation is being coordinated by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency with support from JBPM, the Marine Police and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), using a rescue boat and other logistical resources. 'The search area has been divided into four sectors, focusing on where the victim was believed to have fallen using a water surface searching method,' he reportedly said. The victim has yet to be found, and a search and rescue (SAR) operation is ongoing at the scene.
Daily Express
27-06-2025
- Daily Express
Two fishing boats with eight crew members detained
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: The vessels were apprehended 0.37 nautical miles from Madai, Kunak during separate enforcement operations around 11.30am under Operation Pluto Timur 2/2013 and Operation Tiris 3.0. KUNAK: Malaysian Maritime forces detained two anchovy purse seine fishing boats on Tuesday after they were found operating illegally close to the coastline near Pulau Tabawan waters. The vessels were apprehended 0.37 nautical miles from Madai, Kunak during separate enforcement operations around 11.30am under Operation Pluto Timur 2/2013 and Operation Tiris 3.0. Lahad Datu Maritime Zone Director Dzulfikhar Ali said the first boat was operated by four crew members - two Malaysian nationals aged 31 and 39, as well as two Filipinos aged 28 and 65. The vessel carried 5kg of fish catch. The second boat had a crew of four comprising two Malaysians aged 21 and 23, and two Filipinos aged 15 and 22, with 4kg of fish on board. All detained individuals possessed valid identification documents. The boats violated licensing conditions by operating within 1.5 nautical miles of the coastline, an offence under the Fisheries Act 1985. 'Strict action will be taken against boat operators who violate regulations. Fishing zone requirements must be complied with as they are crucial for protecting marine ecosystems,' Dzulfikhar said. All detainees have been brought to Lahad Datu Maritime Jetty for further investigation. The public are urged to report any suspicious maritime activities via Malaysian Maritime WhatsApp line 016-9305727 or emergency line 999. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
26-06-2025
- The Star
Search and rescue for missing fisherman continues with helicopter today
KUALA TERENGGANU: The search and rescue operation (SAR) for Mohd Noor Abdullah, 54, who was reported missing while out fishing at sea last Tuesday (June 24), continued with the assistance of the Malaysian Maritime AW 139 helicopter on Thursday (June 26). Terengganu Maritime Director, Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang, said the second day of the SAR operation began at about 7am with a force of 16 rescuers out in an area of 208.15 nautical miles in the waters of Pulau Bidong in Kuala Nerus. "The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has set up a front base at the Tok Jembal Jetty to coordinate the search operation. "We are expanding the search today around Pulau Bidong, which is often the focus of Mohd Noor's fishing activities," he said in a statement on Thursday. Mohd Noor was reported missing by his family members after going out to sea at about 2 pm on Tuesday. - Bernama
