LAHAD DATU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) carried out joint observation with the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) to identify hotspots in Felda Sahabat and Kunak waters, recently.
Lahad Datu Maritime Zone Director, Maritime Commander Dzulfikhar Ali, said the observation was carried out with the Chief of Staff of Esscom Sea Operation Division, Maritime First Admiral Abd Razak Mohamed.
He said the two days observation was carried out to monitor the hotspots as well as assess the readiness of MMEA assets in the operation sector.
“Result of the survey found no suspicious incident and fishing boats are seen conducting fishing activities,” he said in a statement.
For the record, a total of 9,321 vessel inspections had been conducted in 2024 with almost 12,000 people were inspected during the same period.
The Lahad Datu MMEA also carried out 88 security talks (SAR Preventive) in the waters as well as government and non-governmental agencies.
MMEA is constantly increasing control and preparedness at sea and will not compromise on violations of the law in Malaysia’s Maritime Zone.
The MMEA will also continue patrolling and monitoring the national waters.
Members of public can contact Lahad Datu Maritime Operation Centre via WhatsApp at 016-9305727 or 999 to report suspicious maritime-related activities.
