Fish bombings near oil rigs


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 20 Aug 2015

Voicing his concerns: Mohamed Firouz Asnan (second from left) having a discussion on fish bombing and oil rig encroachment with Laksamana Pertama Adam in Kota Kinabalu.

KOTA KINABALU: Cases of illegal fish bombing near the national oil company’s oil rigs off Sabah is triggering alarm bells as it could lead to serious losses and environmental damage.

Petronas Sabah and Labuan chairman Mohamed Firouz Asnan said fishermen carrying out the illegal activity preferred to let off bombs close to the oil rigs as there was an abundance of fish in the area.

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!

News , bureaus

   

Next In Nation

Spanish court yet to set date to deliver verdict in Stampa trial, says Azalina
I'm unsure if I'll still be a minister tomorrow, quips Azalina
US veto on UN Resolution violates humanitarian principles, values, say Malaysian NGOs
Body of accountant found in Cheras, police suspect foul play
Medical gas products must be licensed, registered from Jan 1, says health DG
Govt to continue blocking morally compromised social media platforms, says Fahmi
Number of Covid-19 cases in Johor up threefold this week
Covid-19 cases increase to 6,796 in ME48/2023
Upko ready to face early Sabah polls, says Youth chief
Court of Appeal wants to look at classified report on missing activist in chambers

Others Also Read