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Borneo Post
22-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Vietnamese boat held after attempting to ram MMEA patrol vessel in Kudat waters
The Vietnamese fishing boat caught for illegal trawling of sea cucumbers in Kudat waters. KUDAT (July 22): A Vietnamese fishing vessel was detained for attempting to ram into a patrol vessel of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Kudat waters on Monday. MMEA Kudat director Maritime Commander Hasbullah Omar said the foreign boat was detected 1.22 nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Bukit Pulau Malawali in Kudat at around 4am on July 21. 'As MMEA personnel approached, the suspects immediately fled the area. They also installed iron bars on the left and right sides of the boat to prevent MMEA from approaching. 'The suspects also tried to ram into MMEA patrol boat in their bid to escape,' said Hasbullah in a statement on Tuesday. A 15-minute chase ended when MMEA personnel jumped onto the boat. After a search, the boat was found conducting illegal trawling of sea cucumbers or gamat. 'About 40 kilograms of sea cucumbers and 300 litres of diesel oil were discovered on the boat. 'Five Vietnamese, aged between 28 and 39, were detained for not having any valid identification documents,' said Hasbullah. The suspects together with the seafood and the boat, worth more than RM2 million, were escorted back to the Kudat MMEA jetty for further action. The case is being investigated under the Fisheries Act 1985 and the Immigration Act 1956/63. Hasbullah thanked the public for their continuous cooperation with the agency to combat illegal activities in Kudat waters.
New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- New Straits Times
MMEA intercepts Vietnamese boat with sea cucumbers near Kudat
KUDAT: A Vietnamese fishing vessel, involved in sea cucumber harvesting, acted aggressively when it attempted to ram a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) boat while trying to escape yesterday. However, the attempt failed as the Cenderawasih 10 patrol boat successfully intercepted and detained them in an incident about 4am, 1.22 nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Bukit, Pulau Malawali. The Kudat Maritime Zone director, Maritime Commander Hasbullah Omar, said the Cenderawasih 10 boat was deployed to the location immediately after receiving public information and subsequently detected the suspicious movement of the vessel. "When approached, the suspects cut the tow rope, leaving it dangling long behind the vessel. They also installed iron bars on the left and right sides to prevent the operations team from getting closer," he said in a statement. "The suspects also tried to ram the Malaysian Maritime patrol boat that was attempting to approach." He said MMEA pursued the vessel for almost 15 minutes before officers managed to board the foreign fishing vessel and detain it. "Further inspection found it was carrying special solid iron equipment, believed to be for sea cucumber harvesting. Also found on board were 40kg of sea cucumbers and 300 litres of diesel. "Five Vietnamese nationals, aged between 28 and 39, were detained for not possessing valid identification documents," he said. All those arrested, along with the vessel, marine produce, and equipment, were brought to the Kudat maritime jetty for further investigation. The total value of the seizure is estimated to be over RM2 million. The case is being investigated under the Fisheries Act 1985 and the Immigration Act 1956/63.
Borneo Post
25-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Six Vietnamese fishermen nabbed for illegal fishing in Kudat
The six Vietnamese fishermen detained by MMEA for illegal fishing in Sabah waters. KUDAT (June 25): Six Vietnamese fishermen were detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for carrying out illegal fishing in Kudat waters yesterday. MMEA Kudat director Maritime Captain Hasbullah Omar said MMEA vessels spotted the foreign fishing boat along 13 nautical miles off Pulau Tigabu, Pitas around 5.50am. 'Six fishermen were in the fishing boat and inspection found that none of them had any valid documents to be in Sabah waters. 'All the suspects, aged 27 to 44, together with 300 liters of diesel and for fishing equipment valued at RM2 million, were seized for further investigation,' he said in a statement today. The case is being investigated under the Fisheries Act 1985 and the Immigration Act 1956/63. Hasbullah said MMEA will continue to tighten security along the Malaysian border to prevent any illegal entry or criminal activity.
Daily Express
25-06-2025
- Daily Express
Vietnamese fishing boat detained off Pitas coast
Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: The detained fishing vessel. PITAS: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a suspected Vietnamese fishing vessel 13 nautical miles northeast of Tigabu Island here on Monday. Kudat Maritime Zone Director Hasbullah Omar said the operation followed a public tip-off, which prompted the deployment of patrol boat Cenderawasih 10 to the area. The suspect vessel was spotted at around 5.50am and attempted to flee but was successfully intercepted and boarded by enforcement officers. Checks revealed six Vietnamese men, aged between 27 and 44, onboard without any valid identification documents, along with fishing equipment and about 300 litres of diesel. All six individuals and the boat were detained for further investigation under the Fisheries Act 1985 and Immigration Act 1959/63, with the seized assets valued at nearly 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
25-06-2025
- New Straits Times
MMEA nabs 6 Vietnamese fishermen, seizes RM2mil in assets
KUDAT: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained six Vietnamese fishermen for encroaching into Malaysian waters and carrying out illegal fishing activities, seizing assets worth nearly RM2 million. All six, including the skipper and five crew members aged between 27 and 44, were apprehended by patrol vessel Cenderawasih 10 during a routine patrol about 13 nautical miles northeast of Pulau Tigabu, Pitas. Kudat Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Hasbullah Omar said the arrest followed public information regarding the presence of a suspicious vessel in the area. "Upon receiving the tip-off, Cenderawasih 10, which was conducting a routine patrol, was deployed to the reported location for further monitoring. "The suspect attempted to flee upon realising the presence of enforcement officers. However, it was successfully intercepted and detained," he said in a statement today (June 25). Hasbullah said checks revealed that all six crew members, including the skipper, did not possess any valid identification documents. "Further inspection of the boat uncovered iron fishing equipment known as 'balat' and around 300 litres of diesel. "The total estimated value of the seizure, including the vessel and equipment, is close to RM2 million. All detainees and seized items were brought to the Kudat MMEA Jetty for further investigation," he said. The case is being investigated under the Fisheries Act 1985 and the Immigration Act 1956/63.
