Five fishing vessels detained with seizures totalling RM2.5 million
Five local fishing vessels were detained for various offences under the Fisheries Act 1985 in an integrated operation by the DOF and the PDRM Air Unit at several locations in our country's waters.
Fri May 27 2022
Perlis MMEA seizes 20 sets of "bubu naga" fish trap
The fish traps, worth about RM2,400 were taken to the Kuala Perlis Maritime jetty for further action.
Thu Jan 28 2021
16 Vietnamese fishermen aboard two boats detained by MMEA
Checks conducted found the 16 crew members did not have any valid identification documents nor possessed any licence to fish in the country.
Sun Jan 24 2021
MMEA detains tanker, fishing boat in waters off Kota Tinggi
The tanker detained in the waters off Kota Tinggi did not have permission from the director of the Marine Department to berth in Malaysia.
Sun Sep 20 2020
Four-day remand for three family members over alleged bribery
The bribes were as rewards for expediting investigations or appeals to reduce compounds for committing offences under the Fisheries Act 1985
Tue Sep 15 2020
KDN to consider proposal to impose whipping on foreign poachers
The Home Ministry will consider a proposal to impose whipping on foreign fishermen who are found guilty for poaching in Malaysian waters.
Sat Jul 18 2020
Five Vietnamese held for illegal fishing in Labuan waters
A Vietnamese fishing vessel with five crew members was detained by Labuan Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Saturday afternoon.
Sun Jul 12 2020