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Barnama
33 minutes ago
- Barnama
Sandakan MMEA Foils Bid To Smuggle Diesel, Petrol, Gas Worth RM830,000
SANDAKAN, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) thwarted an attempt to smuggle diesel, petrol and gas worth RM830,000 to a neighbouring country by detaining a pump boat 0.8 nautical miles off Tanjung Aru here today. Sandakan maritime zone director Maritime Captain Muhamad Suhairy Hussain said the boat, operated by a male skipper with seven male crew members, was detained at 1.05 am after the boat's navigation was detected as suspicious and heading towards the waters of a neighbouring country. "The boat was found to be carrying 250 blue barrels containing 50,000 litres of petrol, 15 barrels containing 3,000 litres of diesel and 120 branded cylinders of gas. The skipper and crew of the boat, aged between 27 and 50, failed to produce valid travel documents.
Daily Express
3 hours ago
- Daily Express
Suspected smuggling boat intercepted off Sandakan
Published on: Monday, July 21, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 21, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Some of the seized items. SANDAKAN: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a wood-hulled boat believed to be smuggling controlled items to a neighbouring country without proper declaration documents. Sandakan Maritime Zone Director Muhamad Suhairy Hussain said the vessel was intercepted during a Sunday night operation about 0.8 nautical miles off Tanjung Aru waters. Advertisement Eight foreign crew members aged between 27 and 50, along with six passengers aged 16 to 41, were onboard and unable to produce valid travel documents. Authorities also discovered a large cargo of controlled goods, including 250 drums of petrol, 15 drums of diesel, and 120 gas cylinders of various brands, worth nearly RM830,000. The case is being investigated under three laws relating to supply control, merchant shipping, and immigration, with Suhairy encouraging the public to report maritime crimes to Sandakan Maritime Operations Centre or emergency line 999. * 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
The Star
4 hours ago
- The Star
MMEA seizes nearly RM830,000 in controlled items from boat off Sandakan
Malaysian Maritime personnel inspecting petrol drums and gas cylinders seized from a kumpit boat off Sandakan waters. SANDAKAN: Personnel from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized controlled items valued at nearly RM830,000 from a boat allegedly attempting to smuggle them to a neighbouring country off the coast of Sandakan. Sandakan Maritime Zone director Capt Muhamad Suhairy Hussain reported that the vessel was intercepted approximately 0.8 nautical miles from Tanjung Aru waters late Sunday (July 20), following suspicious behaviour. "Aboard the boat were a skipper and seven foreign crew members aged between 27 and 50 who failed to produce valid travel documents," he stated. Additionally, six passengers — four men and two women believed to be foreign nationals aged between 16 and 41 — were found on the vessel. Further inspection revealed 250 blue drums containing 50,000 litres of petrol, 15 drums filled with 3,000 litres of diesel, and 120 gas cylinders of various brands, all lacking valid declaration documents. The case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1962, Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, and Immigration Act 1959/63. Suhairy emphasised that the operation demonstrates the agency's ongoing commitment to combat smuggling and safeguard Malaysian waters.
The Star
4 hours ago
- The Star
MMEA rescues six from sinking boat near Kunak, Sabah
The six rescued victims, including two children safely brought ashore by MMEA following their boat leak incident off Pulau Timbun Mata, Kunak. KOTA KINABALU: Six individuals, including two children, were rescued by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) after their fibreglass boat began leaking off the waters of Pulau Timbun Mata in Kunak, Sabah. The vessel, delivering reverse osmosis water supplies to a General Operations Force (GOF) post, reportedly struck a floating log, causing a breach. Lahad Datu Maritime Zone director, Maritime Commander Dzulfikhar Ali, stated that the emergency call was received at 1.45pm on Sunday via the Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) in Kota Kinabalu. "A patrol boat, Banggi 45, was immediately dispatched and located all six victims near Pulau Batik, Kunak. Due to shallow waters, a portable pump was used to assist in the rescue," he said. Three of the victims – Lajim Paisal, 37, and his two children, aged 10 and six – were safely transported back to the Lahad Datu Fisheries Jetty. The other three – Adim Salemu, 42, Aswan Mohd Akram, 29, and Fauzi Saikula, 30 – stayed behind to assist with repairs and returned safely to shore at 2am on Monday (July 21). No injuries were reported. Dzulfikhar urged boat operators to ensure all crew members and passengers wear life jackets while at sea. "This is not just a standard operating procedure, but a critical step in preventing loss of life," he emphasised.
The Sun
6 hours ago
- The Sun
Seven boats detained for overloading near Pulau Redang in MMEA op
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained seven passenger boats for multiple safety violations, including overloading, during a special operation near Pulau Redang. The crackdown followed inspections of 26 boats in the area. Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang, director of Terengganu MMEA, confirmed that one boat was found carrying 42 passengers in a single trip, far exceeding the permitted limit. 'This is not a minor offence. This is a case of negligence that can cost lives. Maritime Malaysia will not compromise,' he stated. Other violations included missing passenger manifests, mismatched captain details, and expired operating licences. A total of 14 crew members and boat captains, aged between 20 and 40, were investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 and issued compounds. Hamiludin warned that MMEA will take strict action against operators who disregard safety protocols, such as failing to provide life jackets or overloading boats. He urged the public to report unsafe maritime activities, emphasising that safety is a shared responsibility. The enforcement operation comes after a recent tragedy near Pulau Perhentian, where three tourists, including two children, drowned when their boat capsized. Investigations revealed the skipper tested positive for drugs, and none of the passengers were wearing life jackets. MMEA plans to intensify patrols in tourist-heavy waters ahead of school holidays and festive seasons to prevent further incidents. – Bernama
