Boat capsize: Three bodies found off Redang island
Captain Muhammad said the bodies were spotted floating by local fishermen who participated in the search and rescue operation.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Blue Ring Hole, Malaysia's new tourism product - Nancy
The Blue Ring Hole, known as Takat Tenggiri among the local fishermen, is located about 20 kilometres from Lahad Datu town.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Local fishermen bringing in illegal immigrants to Langkawi - Hamzah
Some fishermen in Langkawi are believed to be the henchmen of a syndicate in smuggling illegal immigrants to the resort island, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Body of second missing fisherman found
The body of a second fisherman, who went missing on Wednesday, was found about 20 nautical miles from Pulau Kapas, Marang, near here, today.
Sat May 22 2021
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
Hundreds of illegal immigrants face hardship to enter Malaysian waters
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) saved them purely on humanitarian grounds and assisted by local fishermen, towed their boat to a nearby jetty.
Mon Jun 29 2020
Be more serious in curbing encroachment by foreign fishermen - TPM Zahid
Zahid urged the local fishermen to install the Automated Identification System (AIS) on their respective boats to facilitate enforcement by agencies.
Sat Oct 14 2017
Three fishermen escaped death after boat overturned near Pulau Songsong
Kuala Kedah Maritime Base director Lt Commander Ahmad Kamal Mohd Noor said all of them were found clinging to the boat before they were rescued at around 9.45am by the local fishermen.
Tue Jul 19 2016
Sandakan fishermen's association wants urgent security measures
A local fishermen's association here wants the government to take urgent measures to tighten security in the east coast of Sabah.
Sat May 16 2015
No reports on 200 local fishermen missing at sea - Ismail Sabri
There is no report about any local fishermen being lost or missing at sea to be linked to the report on the arrest of 200 fishermen.
Fri Nov 21 2014
Fishermen stumble on 126 Rohingya refugees
One hundred and twenty-six Rohingya refugees were found famished by local fishermen, as their cargo boat was on the verge of sinking at 2.5 nautical miles from Muka Head, Teluk Bahang.
Sun Mar 10 2013
Three rescued after floating at sea for two days
Three local fishermen based in Tanjung Api, Kuantan were rescued by a merchant ship after floating for two days at sea, the Southern Region Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).
Wed Jan 02 2013