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Daily Express
12-06-2025
- Daily Express
Maritime to focus on hotspots in east coast, Labuan waters
Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: Mohd Khairulanuar together with Maritime personnel and members of the public during his visit to Lahad Datu. LAHAD DATU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (Malaysian Maritime) will continue to enhance its operational readiness and presence in the Lahad Datu Maritime Zone, the waters of the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (Esszone), and the waters of the Federal Territory (FT) of Labuan to curb maritime crimes and safeguard the sovereignty of national waters. Sabah and FT Labuan Maritime Director Maritime First Admiral Mohd Khairulanuar Abd Majid@Razali, said the focus of operations is on hotspots based on intelligence and current arrest statistics. Advertisement He said Malaysian Maritime's operational assets are equipped with weaponry such as automatic rifles and pistols, used in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the current threat level. He emphasised that tactical and operational measures being implemented include high-scale 24-hour patrols, tactical training, and strategic cooperation through joint operations and continuous information sharing with Esscom and the Fisheries Department. Among the main identified threats are armed intrusions by external elements, smuggling of firearms and drugs, attempted kidnappings by cross-border organised crime groups, and smuggling of controlled goods such as subsidised cooking oil, petrol and diesel. 'The High Readiness Response approach continues to be adapted to ensure that maritime control remains at an optimum level,' he said. Meanwhile, Mohd Khairulanuar said Sabah Maritime recorded a total of 116 arrest cases in Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan in the first six months of this year. Sabah Maritime has also conducted six Search and Rescue (Carilamat or SAR) operations from January to June this year. Mohd Khairulanuar also emphasised that Malaysian Maritime remains committed to protecting maritime communities and enforcing national laws without compromise. The public is urged to report any suspicious activity or maritime emergencies to the nearest Maritime Operations Centre or via the MERS999 emergency line. * 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
Daily Express
05-06-2025
- Daily Express
Fishing too close to shore: Vessel and crew seized
Fishing too close to shore: Vessel and crew seized Kota Kinabalu: A fishing vessel operating too close to shore was seized for breaching maritime regulations, along with its catch of almost a tonne. Sabah Maritime Director First Adm Mohd Khairulanuar Abd Majid @ Razali said its captain and five crew members, all Indonesians, were also detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). Advertisement He said in the June 2 (Monday) raid, MMEA personnel were conducting patrols when they saw the vessel operating close to Tanjung Tembungo, near here. 'Our team went to investigate and found that the vessel was fishing just about one nautical mile (1.85km) from shore, which is illegal,' he said, Wednesday. SPONSORED CONTENT Khairulanuar said the suspects were detained while the vessel and its catch, worth an estimated RM45,000, were confiscated and brought back to base for investigations under the Fisheries Act 1985. He said fishing too close to shore disrupted the livelihood of local fishermen and threatened marine ecosystems by destroying corals and the seabed. Advertisement He said the MMEA would step up patrols and anti-crime operations at sea. He urged the public to report any suspicious activities at sea to the Sabah Maritime direct line at 088-270165, or the 999 emergency number.
The Star
04-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Vessel seized, crew held in Sabah for fishing too close to shore
KOTA KINABALU: A fishing vessel operating too close to shore has been seized for breaching maritime regulations, along with its catch of almost a tonne. Its captain and five crew members, all Indonesians, were also detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), said Sabah Maritime director First Adm Mohd Khairulanuar Abd Majid @ Razali. He said in the Monday (June 2) raid, MMEA personnel were conducting patrols when they saw the vessel operating close to Tanjung Tembungo near here. 'Our team went to investigate and found that the vessel was fishing just about one nautical mile (1.85km) from shore, which is illegal,' he said on Wednesday (June 4). First Adm Khairulanuar said the suspects were detained while the vessel and its catch, worth an estimated RM45,000 in total, were confiscated and brought back to base for investigations under the Fisheries Act 1985. He said fishing too close to shore disrupted the livelihood of local fishermen and threatened marine ecosystems by destroying corals and the seabed. He said the MMEA would step up patrols and anti-crime operations at sea. He urged the public to report any suspicious activities at sea to the Sabah Maritime direct line at 088-270165, or the 999 emergency number.
