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New Straits Times
28-07-2025
- New Straits Times
MMEA detains foreign tanker found anchoring illegally in Johor waters
BATU PAHAT: A Bridgetown, Barbados – registered tanker carrying over 6,800 metric tonnes of tar was detained for illegally anchoring in the waters off Batu Pahat on Sunday. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Batu Pahat director Commander Mohammad Zaini Zainal said the vessel was intercepted at 12.30am, about 12.8 nautical miles southwest of Tanjung Segenting. The ship's captain failed to produce an anchoring permit during a routine inspection by MMEA officers on patrol. "The tanker, which had sailed from Dubai and stopped at Tanjung Bruas Port in Melaka, was en route to Vietnam when it was found anchoring without clearance in Johor waters," he said in a statement today. All 18 crew members, including the captain — all Indian nationals aged between 22 and 45 — had valid travel documents. The captain and chief engineer were detained, while the remaining crew stayed aboard the vessel, which was placed under arrest and prohibited from sailing. The case is being investigated under Section 491B(1)(L) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 for anchoring without permission from the director-general of the Marine Department Malaysia. If convicted, the offence carries a maximum fine of RM100,000, a jail term of up to two years, or both. Zaini said the MMEA will continue regular patrols to curb unauthorised anchoring activities and warned shipowners and captains to comply strictly with maritime regulations.
New Straits Times
27-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Tanker detained for illegal anchoring off Tanjung Segenting
JOHOR BARU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a Bridgetown-registered tanker for anchoring without permission in the waters of Tanjung Segenting, Batu Pahat early today. In a statement today, Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Mohammad Zaini Zainal said the vessel was intercepted about 12.8 nautical miles southwest of Tanjung Segenting after its captain failed to produce anchoring documents during an inspection at 12.30am. The tanker, en route from Dubai to Vietnam, had earlier called at Port of Tanjung Bruas, Melaka to load 6,894 metric tonnes of tar. It was manned by 18 crew members, including the captain, all Indian nationals aged between 22 and 45, who possessed valid travel documents, he added. The case is being investigated under Section 491B(1)(L) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 for anchoring without the approval of the Malaysian Marine Department director-general. "MMEA will continue to enforce maritime laws and will not hesitate to act against illegal anchoring," Mohammad Zaini said. – Bernama
Barnama
27-07-2025
- Barnama
Tanker Detained For Illegal Anchoring Off Tanjung Segenting
JOHOR BAHRU, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a Bridgetown-registered tanker for anchoring without permission in the waters of Tanjung Segenting, Batu Pahat early today. In a statement today, Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Mohammad Zaini Zainal said the vessel was intercepted about 12.8 nautical miles southwest of Tanjung Segenting after its captain failed to produce anchoring documents during an inspection at 12.30 am. The tanker, en route from Dubai to Vietnam, had earlier called at Port of Tanjung Bruas, Melaka to load 6,894 metric tonnes of tar. It was manned by 18 crew members, including the captain, all Indian nationals aged between 22 and 45, who possessed valid travel documents, he added.
New Straits Times
31-05-2025
- New Straits Times
MMEA foils attempt to smuggle exotic birds worth RM100,000
BATU PAHAT: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 1,300 exotic birds, believed to be run by two local men, early yesterday. Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Mohammad Zaini Zainal said the birds, estimated to be worth RM100,000, were found on a fibre boat intercepted by a patrol vessel at about 1am. "Checks on the boat uncovered 114 baskets containing murai batu (white-rumped shama) and murai kampung (oriental magpie robin). "The two men, aged 26 and 27, failed to produce documents permitting the export of wildlife. "Both suspects were taken to the Batu Pahat Maritime Zone for further investigation. The case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010," he said in a statement last night. Zaini said the success was the result of intelligence gathered on smuggling activities in the waters off Tanjung Laboh, believed to be a key transit point for wildlife trafficking syndicates. He said the smuggling attempt was likely driven by strong market demand, with syndicates often using small boats at night to avoid detection.
Barnama
31-05-2025
- Barnama
MMEA Foils Attempt To Smuggle Exotic Birds Worth RM100,000
BATU PAHAT, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 1,300 exotic birds, believed to be run by two local men, early yesterday. Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Mohammad Zaini Zainal said the birds, estimated to be worth RM100,000, were found on a fibre boat intercepted by a patrol vessel at about 1 am. 'Checks on the boat uncovered 114 baskets containing murai batu (white-rumped shama) and murai kampung (oriental magpie robin). The two men, aged 26 and 27, failed to produce documents permitting the export of wildlife.
