LAHAD DATU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a local fishing vessel off Kampung Bakapit waters for failing to report a change of skipper during routine patrol operations.
Lahad Datu Maritime Zone Director Maritime Commander Dzulfikhar Ali said the vessel was apprehended under Ops Pluto Timur and Ops Tiris.
The inspection revealed the skipper replacement was not reported, breaching regulations critical to maritime safety and proper licensing.
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The public is urged to report suspicious activities to the Lahad Datu MMEA via WhatsApp at 016-9305727 or emergency line 999.
