MMEA detains undocumented Myanmar fishing crew


GEORGE TOWN: Penang's Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a local fishing boat manned by a crew of five Myanmar nationals who did not have any valid travel documents nor work permit, 42.3 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Kendi near here on Friday (Feb 17).

Penang APMM director Maritime Captain Abd Razak Mohamed said they encountered the Class C boat engaged in fishing activities at 10.30am while on routine patrol.

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