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The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
MMEA seizes nearly RM830,000 in controlled items from boat off Sandakan
Malaysian Maritime personnel inspecting petrol drums and gas cylinders seized from a kumpit boat off Sandakan waters. SANDAKAN: Personnel from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized controlled items valued at nearly RM830,000 from a boat allegedly attempting to smuggle them to a neighbouring country off the coast of Sandakan. Sandakan Maritime Zone director Capt Muhamad Suhairy Hussain reported that the vessel was intercepted approximately 0.8 nautical miles from Tanjung Aru waters late Sunday (July 20), following suspicious behaviour. "Aboard the boat were a skipper and seven foreign crew members aged between 27 and 50 who failed to produce valid travel documents," he stated. Additionally, six passengers — four men and two women believed to be foreign nationals aged between 16 and 41 — were found on the vessel. Further inspection revealed 250 blue drums containing 50,000 litres of petrol, 15 drums filled with 3,000 litres of diesel, and 120 gas cylinders of various brands, all lacking valid declaration documents. The case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1962, Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, and Immigration Act 1959/63. Suhairy emphasised that the operation demonstrates the agency's ongoing commitment to combat smuggling and safeguard Malaysian waters.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- New Straits Times
MMEA foils 2 illegal sea crossings near Sandakan
SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled two illegal border-crossing attempts from the Philippines in the waters northeast of Pulau Berhala yesterday. Sandakan Maritime Zone director, Maritime Captain Muhamad Suhairy Hussain said that in the first incident at 11.49am, a suspicious vessel was spotted about one nautical mile off the northeast of Pulau Berhala. The boat was believed to have departed from Taganak Island in the Philippines and was heading towards Malaysian waters. Upon inspection, the cargo-licensed vessel was found carrying 14 people, including the skipper—comprising 12 men and three women aged between 8 and 70. Featured Videos "Most of the passengers were non-citizens and did not possess valid identification documents. One individual attempted to bribe an enforcement officer with cash, but the attempt failed, and the money was confiscated as evidence," he said in a statement. The vessel and its passengers were detained and brought to the Sandakan Maritime Zone jetty for further action under the Sabah Ports and Harbours Enactment 2002, the Immigration Act 1959/63, and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009. In a separate operation around noon the same day, another vessel without a registration number was intercepted some 4.3 nautical miles from Pulau Berhala. According to Suhairy, the boat was operated by a Filipino skipper holding only a MyKas identity card, accompanied by two foreign crew members and one local. "Checks revealed 12 petrol containers totalling about 300 litres, in addition to 700 litres stored in the main tank used to power three 250-horsepower outboard engines. "The fuel is believed to be intended for regular cross-border travel between Malaysia and the Philippines," he said. Among the offences detected were operating an unregistered and unlicensed vessel (Sabah Ports and Harbours Enactment 2002) and transporting petrol without a valid permit (Control of Supplies Act 1961). "The boat is suspected to be involved in clandestine cross-border activities. All suspects and the vessel were taken to the Sandakan Maritime Zone jetty for further investigation by Malaysian Maritime investigators," he added.
New Straits Times
02-05-2025
- New Straits Times
MMEA seizes ship with 150,000 litres of illegal petrol
SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained five men and seized a vessel carrying 150,000 litres of petrol without proper authorisation in local waters on Wednesday. Sandakan Maritime Zone director Captain Muhamad Suhairy Hussain said the men, aged between 22 and 64, were apprehended along with the vessel at around 5.30pm, some 9.5 nautical miles northwest of Tanjung Bidara, Sandakan. "MMEA personnel noticed the suspicious movement of a vessel while conducting their operations and at 5.15pm the vessel was intercepted for inspection," he said. Upon inspection, it was found that the vessel was manned by a skipper and four crew members, all of whom had valid personal identification documents. Two of the crew members were Filipinos. Further investigation revealed that the vessel was transporting 150,000 litres of petrol without any written authorisation, in violation of the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Suhairy warned that strict action would be taken against any individuals attempting to profit illegally. He also urged the public to report any maritime crime or emergencies by contacting the Sandakan Maritime Zone Operations Centre at 089-229504 or the emergency hotline at 999. – Bernama
The Star
02-05-2025
- The Star
MMEA seizes vessel with 150,000 litres of illegal petrol
SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained five men and seized a vessel carrying 150,000 litres of petrol without authorisation in local waters on Wednesday (April 30). Sandakan Maritime Zone director, Captain Muhamad Suhairy Hussain, said the men, aged between 22 and 64, were apprehended along with the vessel at around 5.30 pm, some 9.5 nautical miles northwest of Tanjung Bidara, Sandakan. "MMEA personnel noticed the suspicious movement of a vessel while conducting their operations and at 5.15pm the vessel was intercepted for inspection," he said. Upon inspection, it was found that the vessel was manned by a skipper and four crew members, all of whom had valid personal identification documents. Two of the crew members were Filipino nationals. Further investigation revealed that the vessel was transporting 150,000 litres of petrol without any written authorisation, in violation of the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Suhairy warned that strict action would be taken against any individuals attempting to profit illegally. He also urged the public to report any maritime crime or emergencies by contacting the Sandakan Maritime Zone Operations Centre at 089-229504 or the emergency hotline at 999. - Bernama
The Sun
02-05-2025
- The Sun
MMEA seizes vessel with 150,000 litres of illegal petrol
SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained five men and seized a vessel carrying 150,000 litres of petrol without proper authorisation in local waters last Wednesday (April 30). Sandakan Maritime Zone director, Captain Muhamad Suhairy Hussain, said the men, aged between 22 and 64, were apprehended along with the vessel at around 5.30 pm, some 9.5 nautical miles northwest of Tanjung Bidara, Sandakan. 'MMEA personnel noticed the suspicious movement of a vessel while conducting their operations and at 5.15 pm the vessel was intercepted for inspection,' he said. Upon inspection, it was found that the vessel was manned by a skipper and four crew members, all of whom had valid personal identification documents. Two of the crew members were Filipino nationals. Further investigation revealed that the vessel was transporting 150,000 litres of petrol without any written authorisation, in violation of the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Suhairy warned that strict action would be taken against any individuals attempting to profit illegally. He also urged the public to report any maritime crime or emergencies by contacting the Sandakan Maritime Zone Operations Centre at 089-229504 or the emergency hotline at 999.
