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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Sandakan MMEA foils RM830k fuel smuggling attempt
SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) intercepted a smuggling attempt involving diesel, petrol, and gas worth RM830,000 near Tanjung Aru. A pump boat was detained 0.8 nautical miles offshore while heading towards a neighbouring country. Sandakan maritime zone director Maritime Captain Muhamad Suhairy Hussain confirmed the arrest at 1.05 am after detecting suspicious navigation patterns. The boat carried 250 blue barrels of petrol (50,000 litres), 15 barrels of diesel (3,000 litres), and 120 branded gas cylinders. 'The skipper and seven crew members, aged 27 to 50, failed to present valid travel or cargo declaration documents,' said Muhamad Suhairy. Four men and two women from a neighbouring country, aged 16 to 41, were also detained as passengers. The case is under investigation under the Control of Supplies Act 1962, Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, and Immigration Act 1959/63. 'This arrest reflects MMEA's commitment to curbing smuggling and safeguarding national waters,' he added.
Barnama
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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.
BusinessToday
27-06-2025
- Business
- BusinessToday
Top Glove Saw Q3 Profits Decline 32% To RM34 Million
Top Glove Corporation Bhd announced its third quarter ended (3QFY2025),and nine months ended May 31, 2025 (9MFY2025), The group reported a sales revenue of RM2.6 billion, representing a notable year-on-year increase of 55%. Profit After Tax and Minority Interest (PATAMI) saw an uptick of 222% to RM71 million compared to 9MFY2024, while Sales Volume also growing by 65% over the corresponding period. In 3QFY2025, the Group recorded Sales Revenue of RM830 million, a 6% decrease compared to the preceding second quarter (2QFY2025). PATAMI showed an improvement, rising by 17% quarter-on-quarter to RM35 million. However, on yoy basis, the group saw its net profit decline 32% compared to RM50 million achieved in the period before in 2024. Raw material prices in 3QFY2025 experienced a downtrend quarter-on-quarter, with the average natural latex concentrate price decreasing by 9% and the average nitrile latex price declining by 4%. Lim Cheong Guan, Managing Director of Top Glove, acknowledged the headwinds impacting the quarter. 'Our 3QFY2025 performance was impacted by pronounced headwinds, chiefly lower Average Selling Prices (ASPs), heightened competition, coupled with cost savings pass-through,' he remarked. 'However, it is encouraging that we have remained profitable while successfully delivering volume growth.' Despite evolving tariff actions and trade dynamics that may limit near-term visibility, Top Glove said remains confident in the long-term prospects of the glove industry. The company believes the industry continues to be supported by robust fundamentals and heightened hygiene awareness post-pandemic. Related
