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New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Melaka factory fined RM30,000 over licence breach, pollution complaints
MELAKA: A scheduled waste recovery factory, Malacha Sdn Bhd, was fined RM30,000 by the Sessions Court here yesterday after it pleaded guilty to failing to comply with its licence conditions issued by the Department of Environment (DoE) Melaka. State DoE director Rosli Mustafa said enforcement action was taken following investigations conducted at the factory premises between 11am and 12.40pm on Dec 12, 2024. The probe was launched after two public complaints were received regarding water pollution and foul odours from the factory located in the Bukit Rambai Industrial Area. Rosli said the charge against the company was framed under Section 18 of the Environmental Quality Act 1974, read together with Section 16(1), and punishable under Section 16(2) of the same Act. "Investigations by DoE enforcement officers found that the industrial effluent discharged at the factory's final discharge point failed to comply with the limits set under the Environmental Quality (Industrial Effluent) Regulations 2009. "Therefore, the company was found to have breached Condition No. 8.10 of Licence No. 003262, which stipulates that any effluent produced must comply with relevant regulations," he said in a statement last night. Rosli said Section 16(2) of the Act provides for a minimum fine of RM25,000 and a maximum of RM250,000, or imprisonment of up to five years, or both. Malacha Sdn Bhd is a local company that trades fuel oil and recycles hazardous waste like used oil and sludge under DoE regulations. Rosli added that during submissions, the DoE prosecuting officer said that a heavier sentence was warranted due to repeated public complaints and the impact of the pollution on the well-being of nearby residents. "It is hoped that this fine will serve as a lesson for industry players to always comply with regulations, as well as act as a deterrent against similar violations in future. "DoE urges the public to continue playing their role in protecting the environment by reporting any pollution activities through the toll-free line 1-800-88-2727, email aduan_k@ or the DoE e-complaint portal at he said.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
RM294mil MMEA vessel to arrive in Malaysia by early 2027
KUANTAN: The construction of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency's (MMEA) Turkish-made Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS) is progressing ahead of schedule and is expected to be completed earlier than anticipated. MMEA director-general Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah said the MPMS, which will serve as a mother ship, is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia by early 2027. "Construction began in March this year and had reached 17 percent completion by June, which is about two percent ahead of schedule. The 24-month construction timeline is progressing well, and we anticipate completing the vessel ahead of the original deadline. "If it arrives before the Lima exhibition (Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition) in 2027, there are plans to showcase the ship at the event," he told reporters after launching MMEA's Sekolah Angkat Madani initiative at SMK Sungai Baging here today. Rosli said the 99-metre-long vessel, which can accommodate 70 crew members and 30 passengers, will be deployed to enhance maritime security and uphold Malaysia's sovereignty in the South China Sea. The ship, capable of operating at sea for up to 30 days without resupply, is currently being built by Istanbul-based Desan Shipyard. MPMS which includes four fast interceptor craft, two unmanned aerial vehicles, a helideck, medical facilities, and a detention centre is built with a cost of RM294 million.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
MMEA: Warship wrecks in Malaysian waters safe thanks to heightened patrols
KUANTAN: There have been no reports of scavengers looting sunken World War 2 warships in Malaysian waters over the past two years due to increased patrols by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). MMEA director-general Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah said the agency had intensified patrols around the sites of sunken warships within the country's territorial waters. "I can say the number of cases is zero because we (MMEA) conduct regular monitoring. Our patrol vessels and boats are out at sea monitoring all the shipwreck sites.... the last arrest was recorded in Johor in 2023. "We have made several arrests in the past and recovered scrap metal believed to have been stolen from these wrecks. Now, we constantly patrol the sites to prevent any attempts by scavengers to enter them," he said after launching MMEA's Sekolah Angkat Madani initiative at SMK Sungai Baging here today. Rosli said the strict enforcement efforts were also in response to strong interest from foreign maritime agencies, which were keen to know how MMEA was protecting the shipwrecks. He was responding to a question about whether illegal salvage operators were still operating in Malaysian waters and if there had been any reports in the past two years. In 2023, MMEA detained a foreign-registered grab dredger for looting steel and high-grade aluminium from World War 2-era shipwrecks, including the HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales, off the coast of Pahang. The vessel was seized in Johor. On the Sekolah Angkat Madani programme, Rosli said SMK Sungai Baging was chosen due to its strategic location near the Sultan Ahmad Shah Maritime Academy in Sungai Ular. He said the school, which established the Malaysian Maritime Cadet Team (Paskam) in early 2020, currently had 110 members and six of its teachers had joined the Malaysian Maritime Volunteer Reserve unit. "We now have a total of 586 Paskam members, including those from Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah and SMK Sungai Baging. "Joining Paskam provides early exposure for students to the maritime field and prepares them to join the Maritime Volunteer Reserve unit. This gives them an advantage if they choose to pursue a career with the MMEA," he said.
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Express
Sabah Federal Secretary's Office donates RM10k to orphanage
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 Text Size: Rosli (left) presenting a mock cheque for RM10,000 to a representative of Rumah Anak Yatim Ai Aman. Tuaran: The Sabah Federal Secretary's Office (SUP) has donated RM10,000 to Rumah Anak Yatim Al Aman as part of its continuous outreach to support welfare institutions in the State. State Federal Secretary Datuk Seri Rosli Isa said the contribution aims to strengthen ties with charitable organisations while assisting the underprivileged. 'This time, we have donated RM10,000 to a charity body, Rumah Anak Yatim Al Aman, represented by its Chairman Saupin Samintah. 'It is one of the ways we build relationships with welfare bodies, especially orphanages, in order to help those in need,' he told reporters after officiating the 2025 Sabah Federal Departments Biannual Golf Tournament here on Sunday. Commenting on the tournament, Rosli said it served as a platform to foster camaraderie among Federal civil servants in Sabah, while encouraging a healthy lifestyle. 'This is a great avenue to strengthen the bond among civil servants from Federal departments in Sabah. 'When we get to know each other better, it becomes easier for us to cooperate and carry out our duties effectively. 'We are also encouraging government personnel to take part in sports as part of a healthy lifestyle because a healthy body leads to an active mind, enabling us to perform better at work,' he said. The tournament saw participation from more than 30 Federal departments and agencies in Sabah. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) team, led by State Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun, emerged as the team category winner. Mohamad Faizal Tahir of the Sabah National Registration Department won the individual category. * 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
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
RM200mil in drug hauls seized by MMEA since 2020
ALOR STAR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has seized nearly RM200 million worth of drugs since 2020, reflecting its heightened readiness to tackle cross-border smuggling via the nation's waters. Its director-general, Maritime Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah, said this reinforced the Home Minister's recent statement that 80 per cent of drugs entering the country are trafficked by sea. "MMEA will never compromise when it comes to attempts to smuggle drugs into the country by sea. "Every inch of our maritime border is our responsibility," he said in a statement today. Rosli said Malaysia's waters remain a prime target for international drug syndicates, which view maritime routes as the "safer passage" into the country. He said that from 2020 to June this year, the agency recorded 117 drug-related arrests nationwide with seizures worth nearly RM200 million. "These are not small numbers. Every successful seizure potentially saves thousands of lives from the grip of drug addiction. "Therefore, MMEA will continue to intensify operations and intelligence sharing with other enforcement agencies to tackle this issue," he said. To bolster enforcement capabilities, the agency has expanded its maritime and aerial assets in recent years. Among its latest strategic assets is the KM Tun Fatimah, currently operating in the South China Sea, along with several next-generation patrol boats deployed at known smuggling hotspots. The agency is also expecting the arrival of the EX-USCG Cutter Steadfast in November this year and the AW189 helicopter in 2026. A Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS) from Turkiye is slated for delivery in 2027. "These acquisitions not only strengthen our physical capabilities but also enhance our surveillance and operational capacity at sea, proving the Madani government's commitment to equipping MMEA as the nation's maritime security shield," he said. Rosli also expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his attention and approval of the agency's asset requests through the Home Ministry.
