MMEA detains two ships for illegally anchoring in Johor waters

KOTA TINGGI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained two vessels for anchoring illegally in Johor waters near here.

MMEA Johor director First Admiral Nurul Hizam Zakaria said both ships were detained at about 11.5 nautical miles (21.3km) from Tanjung Siang and 8.3 nautical miles (15.3km) from Tanjung Balau between 12pm and 2pm.