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Borneo Post
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
MMEA: Beting Patinggi Ali, Miri waters safe, secure despite CCG presence
Mohd Khairi stresses that while the China Coast Guard has been present in the area, there have been no aggressive actions reported against local fishermen. – Bernama photo KUCHING (May 16): The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has assured Sarawak's maritime community that the waters off Miri, including around Beting Patinggi Ali (Luconia Shoals), remain safe and secure. MMEA Sarawak director Rear Admiral (M) Mohd Khairi Abd Aziz stressed that while the China Coast Guard (CCG) has been present in the area, there have been no aggressive actions reported against local fishermen. 'The situation is not similar to incidents reported in neighbouring countries such as the Philippines and Vietnam. 'Malaysia remains committed to a policy of defensive diplomacy and international cooperation to safeguard our maritime sovereignty and ensure security in our waters,' he added in a statement yesterday. He was responding to a special report in The Borneo Post yesterday titled 'CCG encounters at sea trigger fear, anxiety among Miri fishermen'. Addressing a point mentioned in the report on the removal of a Malaysian flag planted by Australian marine archaeologist Hans Berekoven in 2015 at Beting Patinggi Ali, Mohd Khairi clarified that there is no official record or verification of such incident from any Malaysian authority. 'Claims that MMEA removed the flag as a sign of compromising Malaysia's sovereignty are unfounded, unsupported by official facts, and risk misleading the public,' he said. He reaffirmed Malaysia's consistent and clear position that Beting Patinggi Ali lies well within the country's Exclusive Economic Zone, as defined under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Mohd Khairi also urged the local fishing community not to be swayed by unverified information that could sensationalise maritime security issues in the South China Sea. He reiterated that MMEA is always prepared to take appropriate action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Malaysian fishermen. 'MMEA is fully committed to safeguarding our national waters to ensure the continued prosperity and safety of our people.' Beting Patinggi CCG china coast guard lead Luconia Shoals MMEA
Borneo Post
30-04-2025
- Borneo Post
Tugboat detained near Tanjung Marou in Sarawak for breaching Shipping Ordinance
Handout photo shows the tugboat detained in Sarawak waters. – MMEA photo KUCHING (April 30): A tugboat operating in Sarawak waters was detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Monday night for breaching licensing conditions under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. According to Sarawak Maritime director Rear Admiral (M) Mohd Khairi Abd Aziz, the vessel was intercepted approximately 10 nautical miles north of Tanjung Marou during patrols under Ops Tiris 3.0 and Ops Permai 01/2019 around 10.20pm. 'Checks revealed that the vessel, manned by two local male crew members aged between 41 and 51, failed to display a valid Domestic Shipping Licence (DSL),' he said in a statement. Further investigation found that the tugboat had not reported a change in skipper and was operating with an insufficient number of crew members. The vessel and its crew members were escorted to the Tun Abang Salahuddin Maritime Complex (Komtas) jetty and handed over to investigating officers for further action. Khairi urged the maritime community to comply with all regulations and prioritise safety at sea to prevent unwanted incidents. For emergencies or to report any suspicious maritime activities, the public may contact the MMEA Sarawak Operations Centre at 082-432544 or via the 24-hour hotline 999.
Borneo Post
30-04-2025
- Borneo Post
Tugboat detained near Tanjung Marou for breaching Shipping Ordinance
Handout photo shows the tugboat detained off Sarawak waters. – MMEA photo KUCHING (April 30): A tugboat operating in Sarawak waters was detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Monday night for breaching licensing conditions under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. According to Sarawak Maritime director Rear Admiral (M) Mohd Khairi Abd Aziz, the vessel was intercepted approximately 10 nautical miles north of Tanjung Marou during patrols under Ops Tiris 3.0 and Ops Permai 01/2019 around 10.20pm. 'Checks revealed that the vessel, manned by two local male crew members aged between 41 and 51, failed to display a valid Domestic Shipping Licence (DSL),' he said in a statement. Further investigation found that the tugboat had not reported a change in skipper and was operating with an insufficient number of crew members. The vessel and its crew members were escorted to the Tun Abang Salahuddin Maritime Complex (Komtas) jetty and handed over to investigating officers for further action. Khairi urged the maritime community to comply with all regulations and prioritise safety at sea to prevent unwanted incidents. For emergencies or to report any suspicious maritime activities, the public may contact the MMEA Sarawak Operations Centre at 082-432544 or via the 24-hour hotline 999.
