MMEA detains tugboat in Bintulu for failing to fly Malaysian flag (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency detained a tugboat in Bintulu for failing to display the Malaysian flag in port waters, with crew members including Indonesian and Indian nationals, as part of efforts to ensure maritime law compliance and national sovereignty.

• MMEA detained a tugboat in Bintulu for not flying the Malaysian flag in port waters
• The tugboat was 2.4 nautical miles northwest of Kuala Kemena with six crew members including five Indonesians and one Indian
• MMEA emphasized compliance with maritime laws to ensure safety, security, and sovereignty of Malaysian waters
• Enforcement action highlights MMEA's commitment to monitoring and patrolling Sarawak waters for maritime law violations