Day: August 20, 2024

KOTA BHARU, The Kelantan branch of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two local fishing vessels for flouting valid licence conditions in state waters. Its director, Erwan Shah Soahdi said both boats were detained in separately by two Kelantan MMEA patrol boats conducting patrols in operations codenamed Op Naga Barat, Op Damai and Op Tiris. “The first vessel was detained yesterday at about 10.45 am at approximately 18.4 nautical miles (nm) while anchored, while the second vessel was detained today at 1.30 am when anchored at a position 28 nm from the Tok Bali estuary. “During the inspection of

KUANTAN, The Fisheries Department (DOF) will require all vessels operating in the Deep Sea Fishing Sector (Zone C2) to install Quick Response (QR) Codes starting in 2026, said its director-general Datuk Adnan Hussain. He said the installation of the QR Codes would be extended to Zone C fishing vessels, and its implementation alongside the Vessel Identification System (VIS) would aid the department in combating illegal fishing activities in Malaysian waters. ‘The launch of VIS has helped the DOF address illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in Malaysia, including the cloning of local vessels and the leakage of fisheries resources to neighbouring

KUCHING, Fan Yew Tsen made sure the Sarawak bowling team brought the curtain down on the competition in style by delivering the squad’s fifth gold medal in the men’s Masters event at Megalanes Sarawak today. The 21-year-old victory ensured that the Sarawak state anthem ‘Ibu Pertiwiku’ was played for a fifth time after his teammates had earlier delivered gold medals in women’s singles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles and women’s trios. His win also helped the hosts end the bowling competition in top spot, followed by Selangor, Penang, Johor, Perak, Terengganu and Negeri Sembilan, who rolled down a gold medal each.

IPOH, The implementation of salary adjustments for civil servants in Perak will follow the formula announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Aug 16, said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. ‘Usually, we will follow (the salary adjustments)…we will make some modifications, but there will be an increase,’ he said at a media conference after the launch of the Muslim Friendly Travel Packages in conjunction with Visit Perak 2024 here tonight. Saarani admitted that the salary adjustments would have financial implications for the state, but he said the administration would implement efforts to enhance the state’s finances.

KUCHING, The Federal Territories (FT) booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) men’s football competition, defeating last year’s finalists Penang 2-0 in the quarter-finals at the Mukah Stadium today. Mohd Nidzam Adzha’s side had to wait until the second half break through their opponents’ resolute defence, with substitute midfielder Aiyubbi Solahuddin Nizam repaying the faith shown in him by scoring the opener in the 58th minute. Penang, under the guidance of Manzoor Azwira, fought back in search of an equaliser, but their hopes of a semi-final berth were dashed when Muhammad Shairulaikal sealed victory for

KUCHING, The Sarawak contingent added another gold medal to their tally in the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) petanque competition by winning the mixed doubles final today. In the final at the Sarawak State Petanque Arena, host team duo, Akhtar Shauqi Auni Mohd Dom and Nur Durratul Sahira Yazit, clinched a 13-9 win against Perak pair, Mohamad Yusman Haizad Mohamad Yusof and Nur Zafirah Zafri. The bronze medal was won by Selangor, who defeated the Federal Territories (FT) team 13-10 in the third-place playoff. Sarawak’s hopes for double gold were dashed when their women’s doubles team comprising Carmila Nadhirah Mohd Noor