![MOSTI to set up four more stations to monitor radioactivity levels in Malaysian waters MOSTI to set up four more stations to monitor radioactivity levels in Malaysian waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692946375_ChangLihKang.jpg)
MOSTI to set up four more stations to monitor radioactivity levels in Malaysian waters
Chang Lih Kang said currently there are existing GSWMs in Sabah waters monitoring any increase in radioactivity levels in real-time.
Fri Aug 25 2023
![Indonesian fishing boat detained for encroaching into Malaysian waters Indonesian fishing boat detained for encroaching into Malaysian waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81675579718_botpemintaslaju.jpg)
Indonesian fishing boat detained for encroaching into Malaysian waters
The MMEA detained an Indonesian fishing vessel with five crew onboard for encroaching into the country's territorial waters near Pulau Kendi yesterday.
Sun Feb 05 2023
![Japan to donate four LRAD to Malaysia to ensure safety and security in Malaysian waters Japan to donate four LRAD to Malaysia to ensure safety and security in Malaysian waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41664181426_TBJapanFlag.jpg)
Japan to donate four LRAD to Malaysia to ensure safety and security in Malaysian waters
The four long-range acoustic devices will be utilised for maritime law enforcement activities in the seas around Malaysia.
Mon Jan 09 2023
![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
![PM wants Vietnam to stop fishermen's encroachment into Malaysian waters PM wants Vietnam to stop fishermen's encroachment into Malaysian waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81647939127_PerdanaMenteriDatu.jpg)
PM wants Vietnam to stop fishermen's encroachment into Malaysian waters
Malaysia has asked Vietnam to immediately take concrete action to address the issue of Vietnamese fishermen's encroachment into Malaysian waters.
Tue Mar 22 2022
![Four LMS in Sabah to strengthen security in Malaysian waters - Hishammuddin Four LMS in Sabah to strengthen security in Malaysian waters - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642078768_TBH.jpg)
Four LMS in Sabah to strengthen security in Malaysian waters - Hishammuddin
The deployment of four Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) to the Eastern Fleet Command Headquarters will strengthen security in Malaysian waters, especially in Sabah.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Only 4.3 pct of Malaysian waters gazetted as marine protected areas - Johor Exco Only 4.3 pct of Malaysian waters gazetted as marine protected areas - Johor Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637573332_TBSAMSOLBARI.jpg)
Only 4.3 pct of Malaysian waters gazetted as marine protected areas - Johor Exco
Samsolbari said Malaysia needs to gazette at least 10 per cent of its waters as marine protected areas.
Mon Nov 22 2021
![Five merchant ships ordered to leave Malaysian waters for anchoring without permission Five merchant ships ordered to leave Malaysian waters for anchoring without permission](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81606628421_KapalPengangkutan.jpg)
Five merchant ships ordered to leave Malaysian waters for anchoring without permission
Nurul Hizam said during this month, they had evicted 23 merchant ships in the waters of Tompok Utara.
Sun Nov 29 2020
![Decision on cabotage exemption revocation was not done unilaterally - Wee Decision on cabotage exemption revocation was not done unilaterally - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599482492_MenteriPengangkutan.jpg)
Decision on cabotage exemption revocation was not done unilaterally - Wee
The revocation of the cabotage exemption that previously allowed foreign vessels to carry out undersea communications cable repair works in Malaysian waters was not decided unilaterally.
Tue Nov 24 2020
![MMEA detains three boats that have no business to be in Malaysian waters MMEA detains three boats that have no business to be in Malaysian waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81489574122_maritimmalaysiaMMEA.jpg)
MMEA detains three boats that "have no business to be in Malaysian waters"
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency on Tuesday detained a Vietnamese fishing boat and its 22 crew members for encroaching into Malaysian waters.
Thu Oct 08 2020
![KDN to consider proposal to impose whipping on foreign poachers KDN to consider proposal to impose whipping on foreign poachers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/71567418168_Lanun.jpg)
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
![Chinese Coast Guard, Navy vessels no longer encroaching M'sian waters - Hishammuddin Chinese Coast Guard, Navy vessels no longer encroaching M'sian waters - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594811481_Hishammuddin.jpg)
Chinese Coast Guard, Navy vessels no longer encroaching M'sian waters - Hishammuddin
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said Chinese Coast Guard and Navy vessels have not been seen encroaching into Malaysian waters of late.
Wed Jul 15 2020
![Hundreds of illegal immigrants face hardship to enter Malaysian waters Hundreds of illegal immigrants face hardship to enter Malaysian waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71592558297_PATIRohingya.jpg)
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
![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
![MMEA detects 9,048 suspicious-looking vessels during MCO, CMCO MMEA detects 9,048 suspicious-looking vessels during MCO, CMCO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81587268908_MaritimMalaysia.jpg)
MMEA detects 9,048 suspicious-looking vessels during MCO, CMCO
The MMEA had intensified maritime control and instead of arresting them, it would chase out any vessels found encroaching Malaysian waters.
Sun May 31 2020