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Foreign Fishing Vessel Arrests Plummet 73.8% Since 2021 as Malaysia Tightens Waters

Malaysia has achieved a significant 73.8% reduction in foreign fishing vessel arrests between 2021 and 2025 through coordinated enforcement operations involving 17 maritime agencies working to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

By Marcus Tan · 6 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

MMEA Seizes Two Illegal Trawlers Worth Nearly RM5 Million Off Perak Coast

The Perak Maritime Enforcement Agency detained two trawler vessels and arrested eight crew members in separate operations off Pulau Pangkor. Authorities seized fish catches and equipment worth nearly RM5 million.

By Sarah Chen · 19 May 2026 · 1 min read