Landing craft vital to curb intrusion of foreign fishermen

Enforcement measures in Sarawak waters needs to be improved following the rise in encroachments lately.

KUCHING: At least two landing craft are needed to strengthen security in the waters off Sarawak in efforts to effectively curb encroachment by foreign fishing boats in the country’ waters.

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak Region director First Admiral (Maritime) Ismaili Bujang Pit said the landing craft would enable MMEA to improve enforcement measures and patrol farther, for longer periods at sea.