Five fishing vessels detained with seizures totalling RM2.5 million
Five local fishing vessels were detained for various offences under the Fisheries Act 1985 in an integrated operation by the DOF and the PDRM Air Unit at several locations in our country's waters.
Fri May 27 2022
Perlis MMEA seizes 20 sets of "bubu naga" fish trap
The fish traps, worth about RM2,400 were taken to the Kuala Perlis Maritime jetty for further action.
Thu Jan 28 2021
16 Vietnamese fishermen aboard two boats detained by MMEA
Checks conducted found the 16 crew members did not have any valid identification documents nor possessed any licence to fish in the country.
Sun Jan 24 2021
MMEA detains tanker, fishing boat in waters off Kota Tinggi
The tanker detained in the waters off Kota Tinggi did not have permission from the director of the Marine Department to berth in Malaysia.
Sun Sep 20 2020
Four-day remand for three family members over alleged bribery
The bribes were as rewards for expediting investigations or appeals to reduce compounds for committing offences under the Fisheries Act 1985
Tue Sep 15 2020
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
Five Vietnamese held for illegal fishing in Labuan waters
A Vietnamese fishing vessel with five crew members was detained by Labuan Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Saturday afternoon.
Sun Jul 12 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024