Vietnamese vessel caught in Kudat after ramming patrol boat
Published on: Tue, Jul 22, 2025
By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: The four Vietnamese fishermen detained by Malaysian Maritime authorities KUDAT: Five Vietnamese fishermen were detained after their vessel attempted to ram a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) patrol boat in a failed bid to evade capture near Pulau Malawali early Monday. The vessel, spotted around 4am following a public tip-off, refused to comply with orders to stop. The suspects cut their towing rope, deployed metal bars, and aggressively tried to ram the pursuing patrol boat. After a 15-minute chase, MMEA officers boarded and secured the vessel. Authorities seized about 40kg of illegally caught sea cucumbers (balat), 300 litres of diesel, and specialised metal equipment designed for illegal seabed trawling. The five suspects, aged 28–39, had no valid identification. The case is being investigated under the Fisheries Act 1985 and Immigration Act 1956/63. Total seizures, including the vessel and gear, are valued at over RM2 million. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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