![Jailing Indonesians for shark finning in Australian waters doesn't solve the real driver - poverty Jailing Indonesians for shark finning in Australian waters doesn't solve the real driver - poverty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/41460820453_SharkFin.jpg)
Jailing Indonesians for shark finning in Australian waters doesn't solve the real driver - poverty
Desperate Indonesian fishers are setting out across the Arafura Sea in record numbers, with 46 fishing boats detected since June this year.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![The high price of a Sri Lankan family's bid to flee crisis The high price of a Sri Lankan family's bid to flee crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660202103_COLOMBO.jpg)
The high price of a Sri Lankan family's bid to flee crisis
Hundreds of Sri Lankans have attempted to escape an unprecedented economic meltdown by boarding fishing boats bound for Australia.
Thu Aug 11 2022
![KD Jebat thwarts attempt by 21 foreign fishing boats to encroach into Malaysian waters KD Jebat thwarts attempt by 21 foreign fishing boats to encroach into Malaysian waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650213943_TLDMbotnelayan.jpg)
KD Jebat thwarts attempt by 21 foreign fishing boats to encroach into Malaysian waters
The presence of the foreign boats was detected by a Royal Malaysian Air Force B200T aircraft which then alerted MCC.
Mon Apr 18 2022
![Three fishermen rescued after boat capsizes at Pantai Sanglang waters Three fishermen rescued after boat capsizes at Pantai Sanglang waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620046754_MMEA.jpg)
Three fishermen rescued after boat capsizes at Pantai Sanglang waters
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) received a report on the incident at about 7.18 am and mobilised a search and rescue mission with the help of local fishing boats.
Mon May 03 2021
![MCO: Recreational fishing, driving institutes, gymnasiums allowed to operate from Feb 12 - Ismail Sabri MCO: Recreational fishing, driving institutes, gymnasiums allowed to operate from Feb 12 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605004781_TBISMAILSABRIPKPP.jpg)
MCO: Recreational fishing, driving institutes, gymnasiums allowed to operate from Feb 12 - Ismail Sabri
Business premises related to fishing activities, like fishing ponds, houseboats, fishing platforms, raft houses and fishing boats, will be allowed to resume operation beginning tomorrow.
Thu Feb 11 2021
![Six Chinese fishing boats detained in Johor waters Six Chinese fishing boats detained in Johor waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61489567307_KapalPerondaMMEA.jpg)
Six Chinese fishing boats detained in Johor waters
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained six foreign fishing boats in eastern Johor waters yesterday for entering the country's waters without permission.
Sat Oct 10 2020
![Syndicates use Perlis coast as new gateway to smuggle ketum leaves Syndicates use Perlis coast as new gateway to smuggle ketum leaves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41599009722_Ketum.jpg)
Syndicates use Perlis coast as new gateway to smuggle ketum leaves
These actions followed strict national border controls implemented through Ops Benteng COVID-19 at the border from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Wang Kelian.
Wed Sep 02 2020
![Shooting of Vietnamese fisherman: MMEA followed firearm rules of engagement Shooting of Vietnamese fisherman: MMEA followed firearm rules of engagement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597662812_APMM.jpg)
Shooting of Vietnamese fisherman: MMEA followed firearm rules of engagement
He said in an attempt to detain two Vietnamese fishing boats in the 11.40 pm incident, in which one Vietnamese was shot dead, the MMEA crew had earlier fired warning shots.
Tue Aug 18 2020
![Terengganu MMEA detains 7 Vietnamese fishing boats Terengganu MMEA detains 7 Vietnamese fishing boats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81595170070_OpsKudaLaut.jpg)
Terengganu MMEA detains 7 Vietnamese fishing boats
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has seized seven Vietnamese fishing boats and detained 83 fishermen including the skippers and crew, aged between 16 and 68, for encroaching into Malay
Sun Jul 19 2020
![MMEA detain four Vietnamese boats in Terengganu waters MMEA detain four Vietnamese boats in Terengganu waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81593958839_BotNelayanDitahan.jpg)
MMEA detain four Vietnamese boats in Terengganu waters
The Terengganu Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) have detained four Vietnamese fishing boats, masquerading as local fishing boats, last Friday.
Sun Jul 05 2020
![Terengganu MMEA detains two Vietnamese boats Terengganu MMEA detains two Vietnamese boats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41593361209_APMM.jpg)
Terengganu MMEA detains two Vietnamese boats
The two boats were nabbed by the KM Langkawi vessel during an operation codenamed Op Naga Barat, about 100 nautical miles from Kuala Terengganu at 10.27 pm.
Mon Jun 29 2020
![MMEA to resume detaining foreign fishing boats encroaching Malaysian waters MMEA to resume detaining foreign fishing boats encroaching Malaysian waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61592705467_MaritimMalaysia.jpg)
MMEA to resume detaining foreign fishing boats encroaching Malaysian waters
Especially from Vietnam were expelled from Malaysian waters since the MCO was implemented on March 18 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 involving imported cases.
Wed Jun 24 2020
![ESSCom on high alert over possible Abu Sayyaf kidnap plan ESSCom on high alert over possible Abu Sayyaf kidnap plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41589861872_EsssCom.jpg)
ESSCom on high alert over possible Abu Sayyaf kidnap plan
The Abu Sayyaf is targeting wealthy businessmen, fishing boats or slow-moving ships in the area.
Wed May 27 2020
![KD Perdana lost contact because of failure to stick to SOP - RMN chief KD Perdana lost contact because of failure to stick to SOP - RMN chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/51495537486_KDPerdana.jpg)
KD Perdana lost contact because of failure to stick to SOP - RMN chief
The investigation found the CO was overwhelmed by the number of foreign fishing boats in the area so much so he lost supervision of the patrol boat which went missing.
Tue Jun 13 2017
![Armed men strike two fishing boats off Sabah, stage kidnap and robbery Armed men strike two fishing boats off Sabah, stage kidnap and robbery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51475047568_AbdulRashidHarun.jpg)
Armed men strike two fishing boats off Sabah, stage kidnap and robbery
Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun says the incidents happened in the Pulau Gaya waters of Semporna and the Tungku waters of Lahad Datu, respectively, at about 9.30pm and 10pm yesterday.
Wed Sep 28 2016