GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained five fishing boats and their fishermen for employing illegal foreign workers in the waters of Penang near Kuala Muda.
During the operation, some of the fishermen even hid their illegal workers in barrels in a bid to evade arrest..
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!