New marine fisheries base planned in Bintulu
KUCHING: The establishment of a Marine Fisheries Enforcement Base in Bintulu is needed under the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Deputy Director-General of Fisheries (Development), Bohari Leng said that Sarawak currently has five active bases located in Santubong, Tanjung Manis, Mukah, Lawas, and Miri. “We’re looking into adding a Bintulu base to these existing locations. The final decision […]
27 held in swiftlet farming bust
SIBU: Five women were among 27 people arrested for illegal swiftlet farming. Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said swiftlet nests worth RM46,670 were seized from them in 28 raids conducted over two days around shop premises in Tanjung Manis. The raids were carried out as part of Op Bersepadu Khazanah last Wednesday and Thursday. […]
Cabotage exemption reinstatement will hasten Malaysia’s vision to be tech-driven nation
KUALA LUMPUR: The reinstatement of cabotage policy exemption for submarine cable repair vessels will accelerate Malaysia’s progression towards becoming a digitally-enabled and technology-driven high-income nation by 2030, said the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Amcham). Chief executive officer Siobhan Das said the chamber is ready to support the government in reviewing its legislative and regulatory […]
