Jailing Indonesians for shark finning in Australian waters doesn't solve the real driver - poverty
Desperate Indonesian fishers are setting out across the Arafura Sea in record numbers, with 46 fishing boats detected since June this year.
Wed Dec 07 2022
The high price of a Sri Lankan family's bid to flee crisis
Hundreds of Sri Lankans have attempted to escape an unprecedented economic meltdown by boarding fishing boats bound for Australia.
Thu Aug 11 2022
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
Three fishermen rescued after boat capsizes at Pantai Sanglang waters
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) received a report on the incident at about 7.18 am and mobilised a search and rescue mission with the help of local fishing boats.
Mon May 03 2021
MCO: Recreational fishing, driving institutes, gymnasiums allowed to operate from Feb 12 - Ismail Sabri
Business premises related to fishing activities, like fishing ponds, houseboats, fishing platforms, raft houses and fishing boats, will be allowed to resume operation beginning tomorrow.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Six Chinese fishing boats detained in Johor waters
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained six foreign fishing boats in eastern Johor waters yesterday for entering the country's waters without permission.
Sat Oct 10 2020
Syndicates use Perlis coast as new gateway to smuggle ketum leaves
These actions followed strict national border controls implemented through Ops Benteng COVID-19 at the border from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Wang Kelian.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Shooting of Vietnamese fisherman: MMEA followed firearm rules of engagement
He said in an attempt to detain two Vietnamese fishing boats in the 11.40 pm incident, in which one Vietnamese was shot dead, the MMEA crew had earlier fired warning shots.
Tue Aug 18 2020
Terengganu MMEA detains 7 Vietnamese fishing boats
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has seized seven Vietnamese fishing boats and detained 83 fishermen including the skippers and crew, aged between 16 and 68, for encroaching into Malay
Sun Jul 19 2020
MMEA detain four Vietnamese boats in Terengganu waters
The Terengganu Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) have detained four Vietnamese fishing boats, masquerading as local fishing boats, last Friday.
Sun Jul 05 2020
Terengganu MMEA detains two Vietnamese boats
The two boats were nabbed by the KM Langkawi vessel during an operation codenamed Op Naga Barat, about 100 nautical miles from Kuala Terengganu at 10.27 pm.
Mon Jun 29 2020
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
ESSCom on high alert over possible Abu Sayyaf kidnap plan
The Abu Sayyaf is targeting wealthy businessmen, fishing boats or slow-moving ships in the area.
Wed May 27 2020
KD Perdana lost contact because of failure to stick to SOP - RMN chief
The investigation found the CO was overwhelmed by the number of foreign fishing boats in the area so much so he lost supervision of the patrol boat which went missing.
Tue Jun 13 2017
Armed men strike two fishing boats off Sabah, stage kidnap and robbery
Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun says the incidents happened in the Pulau Gaya waters of Semporna and the Tungku waters of Lahad Datu, respectively, at about 9.30pm and 10pm yesterday.
Wed Sep 28 2016
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