![Smugglers use luxury passenger boat to smuggle ketum leaves Smugglers use luxury passenger boat to smuggle ketum leaves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71644845053_KetumKuala.jpg)
Smugglers use luxury passenger boat to smuggle ketum leaves
Two local ketum leaf smugglers on a luxury passenger boat crashed the boat into a MMEA vessel in their attempt to escape at 5.8 nautical miles west of Kurung Tegar beach, here, yesterday.
Mon Feb 14 2022
![Ferries and passenger boats in Sabah can operate at full capacity Ferries and passenger boats in Sabah can operate at full capacity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81594623569_ShafieApdal.jpg)
Ferries and passenger boats in Sabah can operate at full capacity
The Sabah government has decided today to allow ferry and passenger boat services in the state and to Labuan Federal Territory to operate at full capacity.
Mon Jul 13 2020
![Passengers' awareness on safety aspects can prevent boat tragedy Passengers' awareness on safety aspects can prevent boat tragedy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/41485947166_SARMengalum.jpg)
Passengers' awareness on safety aspects can prevent boat tragedy
A maritime tragedy involving a passenger boat or ferry can occur at any time, but it can be prevented if the passengers involved know what safety measures should be taken before or during the mishap.
Thu Feb 02 2017
![Tanjung Dawai boat capsize: Skipper fails to save victims via resuscitation Tanjung Dawai boat capsize: Skipper fails to save victims via resuscitation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/51477803790_Botterbalik.jpg)
Tanjung Dawai boat capsize: Skipper fails to save victims via resuscitation
Jamaluddin Hasshim was the first boat skipper to provide assistance after a passenger boat from Tanjung Dawai to Pantai Merdeka overturned.
Mon Oct 31 2016
![Revoke licence of boat operators with poor safety practice - Dr Subramaniam Revoke licence of boat operators with poor safety practice - Dr Subramaniam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41436665964_SUBRAMANIAM.jpg)
Revoke licence of boat operators with poor safety practice - Dr Subramaniam
Passenger boat operators with poor safety practices should have their licences revoked, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam.
Sun Jul 19 2015