MMEA seizes overloaded passenger boat, nabs skipper in KK waters

KOTA KINABALU: A passenger boat skipper was detained and his vessel confiscated for violating several maritime laws in waters off the city.

Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director for Sabah and Labuan First Adm Datuk Che Engku Suhaimi Che Engku Daik said the arrest was made after officials found the boat overloaded and operating under the wrong licence.