Unauthorised foreign fishing vessels apprehended
KUCHING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak has taken action against three Indonesian fishing boats suspected of illegal fishing in Malaysian waters. According to Director of MMEA Sarawak, First Admiral Maritime Kamal Ariffin Jusoh, the vessels were apprehended during patrol operations conducted by the KM Tun Fatimah approximately 156 nautical miles north of Tanjung […]
Padawan Municipal Council seizes unauthorised advertising signage boards
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has removed and confiscated 43 advertising signage boards without council approval from various companies and business premises during a recent operation called Ops Cabut. The operation was conducted in response to numerous complaints received by MPP from the public. “These advertising signs were mainly placed along the main road […]
BNM collaborates with banks to combat fraud cases
KUCHING: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has urged all licensed banks to ensure proper communication for cases of unauthorised transactions, as well as fair redress for customers who have taken necessary steps to protect themselves and have not acted fraudulently. It said all banks have been reminded to ensure that they provide the appropriate assistance and […]
Unauthorised activities under CMCO
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) recently announced the extension of the existing conditional movement control order (CMCO) statewide to March 1. The zones under the CMCO are Kuching (Kuching, Samarahan and Serian), Sri Aman, Sarikei (Sarikei and Betong), Mukah, Bintulu, Miri, Beluru, Subis, Bekenu, Telang Usan, Marudi, Limbang, Sibu, Kanowit, Selangau, Kapit, Song, Belaga […]
Detained for fishing in unauthorised zone
MIRI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Miri Maritime Zone detained the crew of a Class C local fishing boat for fishing in an unauthorised zone. Miri Maritime director, Captain Md Fauzi Othman said they were detained at around 10.50am on Wednesday, about six nautical miles away from Kuala Niah by MMEA assets which were […]
Seven arrested for operating workshops
KUCHING: Police on Saturday arrested seven persons at two separate locations for operating vehicle repair workshops on an unauthorised day. The arrests were made at Jalan Pending and Taman Sri Wangi, Petra Jaya, here. Kuching district police chief ACP Awang Din Awang Gani said that the first arrest was made at 10.30am, following information received […]
Outsiders must be checked: Rep
KAPIT: Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang has expressed his concern about outsiders sneaking into this town. To address the issue he called on the police to set up a roadblock at Mujong near Baleh Bridge to prevent people from rural Baleh and Bintulu from entering this place. “A police roadblock at Jalan Kapit-Song has effectively […]
Unauthorised removal of rock materials thwarted
KUCHING: The Land and Survey Department (LSD)’s Enforcement Unit on Wednesday successfully thwarted the unauthorised removal of rock materials at Betong division. During the operation, two heavy machineries which were used to carry out the activity were seized as evidence. This activity was successfully detected based on intelligence gathered and patrolling activities implemented. The case […]
