Two fishermen missing after boat capsizes in Kuala Meruap, Sandakan
Two fishermen are reported missing after the trawler boat they were on with two others capsized and sank in the Kuala Meruap waters.
Sat Jan 16 2021
Dead dolphins wash up on France's shores in record numbers
The overwhelming majority drowned in the nets of fishing trawlers.
Sun Jun 28 2020
Body of missing fisherman found near Kuala Muda
The body of a fisherman, who went missing six days ago after the trawler carrying him and three others collided with a merchant ship, was found this afternoon.
Sun May 14 2017
Two drown in Tanjung Dawai boat mishap
It is believed that the boat with a skipper and 12 passengers capsized after it hit the anchor chain of a trawler at around 10.30am.
Sun Oct 30 2016
Trawler, barge ferrying palm oil hijacked off Bintulu Port
The 'Ever Ocean Silk' trawler and 'Ever Giant' barge were ferrying 2,499 tonnes of palm oil worth RM14.99 million.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Encroachment: Adenan calls for aggressive enforcement
Sarawak state government wants the authorities to deploy an aggressive enforcement approach in dealing with encroachment by foreign trawlers in the state's waters.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Pulau Gaya kidnap victim freed - Sabah police chief
A fishing trawler owner, who was kidnapped in the waters off Pulau Gaya, Semporna on Sept 27, has been released.
Sat Oct 01 2016
Dent Haven kidnappings: Malaysian Police still negotiating with Philippine authorities
The police are still negotiating with the Philippine authorities to free the five Malaysian crew members of a trawler boat who were kidnapped in Dent Haven waters, Lahad Datu, Sabah, last July.
Wed Sep 28 2016
Sabah kidnapping: No call for ransom yet
Sabah police say the fishing trawler company has not received any call demanding for ransom to secure the release of those kidnapped.
Sun Jul 10 2016
Call for sailfish to be listed as endangered species
The Federal Government has been urged to list sailfish (scientific name Istiophorus) as an endangered species.
Wed Dec 17 2014
Death toll reaches 27 in sunken South Korean fishing ship
As of Friday, 27 people have been confirmed dead consisting of South Koreans, Indionesians, Filipinos and others.
Fri Dec 05 2014
Six more bodies of S. Korea trawler crew found in Bering Sea
Search and rescue teams on Wednesday recovered six more bodies from the area where a South Korean trawler sank in the Bering Sea
Wed Dec 03 2014
No sign of 52 misssing from sunken S. Korea fishing boat
The trawler was carrying 60 people, including one Russian inspector, 11 South Koreans, 35 Indonesians and 13 Philippine crew members.
Tue Dec 02 2014