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
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024