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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- 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
3 days ago
- 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.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
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 in the early hours of Friday (May 30). 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 on Friday night. Mohammad 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. - Bernama
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Two men caught smuggling RM100,000 worth of exotic birds in Johor
BATU PAHAT: An attempt by two men to smuggle about 1,300 exotic birds worth RM100,000 has been foiled by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) here. Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director Maritime Comm Mohammad Zaini Zainal said the duo, aged 26 and 37, were arrested at about 1am on Friday (May 30) after MMEA patrol officers intercepted their fibre boat in the waters off Tanjung Labuh. "Further inspection of the boat led to the discovery of 114 baskets filled with Murai Batu and Murai Kampung birds. 'However, the two local men failed to produce any permits for the wildlife and were arrested," he said in a statement here. He added that initial investigations suggest the birds were intended to be smuggled into a neighbouring country, where there is high demand for the species as pets and for competitions. 'The syndicate is believed to have used small boats and travelled at night to avoid detection by the authorities," he said, adding that the case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. He also urged the public not to support such illegal activities and to report any suspicious activities to the MMEA via its emergency line at 999 or the Johor Maritime Operations Centre at 07-219 9404.
The Star
27-04-2025
- The Star
Two fishermen drown after boat accident near Batu Pahat
BATU PAHAT: Two fishermen drowned after falling from their boat while fishing near Kuala Sungai Suloh here. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency activated a search and rescue operation after two fishermen were reported missing. Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director Commander Mohammad Zaini Zainal said they received a report from the son of one victim at about 12.20pm on Saturday (April 26), after the two fishermen failed to return home following a fishing trip on Friday (April 25) at 3pm. "Maritime Malaysia's Petir 51 boat was deployed to the location immediately upon receiving the report," he said. "The body of the first victim, Mahat Rasiman, 77, was found at about 1pm, followed by the second victim, Mohamad Nizam Sarman, 51, roughly 45 minutes later. "Both bodies were located approximately 0.3 nautical miles southwest of Kuala Sungai Suloh," he said in a statement on Sunday (April 27). Commander Mohammad Zaini said initial investigations suggested both victims may have slipped and fallen overboard from their fibreglass boat. The bodies were brought to the Batu Pahat Maritime Zone jetty before being handed over to the police for post-mortem and identification procedures. Maritime Malaysia reminded the maritime community to prioritise safety at sea, especially during bad weather and rough sea conditions. For emergencies at sea, the public can contact the Batu Pahat Maritime Zone operations centre at 07-434 4020 or via the MERS 999 emergency line.
