KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 22 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Terengganu seized eight passenger boats and one cargo boat in a special operation conducted over the weekend in the waters off Pulau Redang in Kuala Nerus and Pulau Perhentian in Besut.
Its director, Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang said all boats were detained due to several offences, including operating without a licence, carrying excessive passengers and violating licence conditions.
“Another offence detected was the lack of life jackets. Such actions, including carrying more cargo, clearly disregards passenger safety,” he said in a statement today.
He emphasised that the MMEA will not compromise with any boat operators who priortise profits over safety.
He also said that in this regard, enforcement operations will continue to be intensified, especially in tourist hotspots, to ensure that the country’s waters are always safe and controlled.
“We would like to remind all boat operators to always comply with the law and prioritise passenger safety. The public is also urged to channel information about any suspicious activities through the Terengganu State Maritime Operations Centre at 013-7464357 or the 999 emergency line, which operates 24 hours,” he added.
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