KANGAR: A member of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) was killed while two others were injured during an operation at Sungai Padang, in Kuala Perlis waters, near here, Monday (Oct 26) night.
Kangar OCPD Asst Comm Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed that the incident occurred at around 11pm Monday, but said that further information regarding the incident can only be released by the MMEA.
"I can only confirm receiving the report on this incident, but further information can only be released by the MMEA," he said.
It is understood that the MMEA is expected to hold a press conference about the incident on Tuesday (Oct 27) afternoon. - Bernama
