The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two boats for committing various offences off the east of Kampung Pangkalan, Kunak and south of Pulau Timbun Mata.

The state government should consider increasing fines or even imprisonment for those found guilty of damaging coral reefs.

Around 134kg of fish, believed to have been caught using explosives, was seized from a market in Sabah’s Kunak district during a three-day operation.

More serious action is needed to tackle fish bombing in Sabah Semporna, says state Tourism, Culture and Environment minister Datuk Christina Liew.

A fisherman believed to have been using explosives to catch fish was arrested at Gaya Island, a 10-minute boat ride from here.

Two fishermen have been arrested on suspicion of using explosives to catch fish off Labuan.

Two men were nabbed for suspected fish bombing and spearfishing activities in waters off Pulau Sepanggar near here.

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has seized four boats believed to be involved in fish-bombing activities off Sabah’s east coast Semporna district.

The Soft Launch to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park & Kota Kinabalu Plastic Neutral and Fish-Bomb-Free Initiative at the Sustainable Action Conference held in November 2023.

Four men were jailed a year each for having bombed fish.

The marine ecosystem, particularly coral reefs, faces an imminent threat from illegal blast fishing practices. Our proposal seeks funding to integrate a real-time detection system with immediate coral rehabilitation efforts, ensuring both the deterrence of harmful activities and the rapid recovery of affected marine habitats.

The prompt and effective response from law enforcement has not only demonstrated a steadfast commitment towards eradicating fish bombing but has also fostered an environment where law abidance is acknowledged and appreciated.

The practice of fish bombing is also destroying our marine habitats. Between June 2014 and February 2020, 2,832 blasts, which destroyed vital fish habitats, were recorded.

Authorities have seized a boat used for fish-bombing activities near Pulau Omadal in Semporna waters.

Nine enforcement agency officials have been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Monday (Sept 11) over allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes from fishing vessel owners and runners from 2018 to 2021.

Five fishermen were detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for fish bombing near Pulau Mengalum on Wednesday.

Sabah's First NATURE Gathering took place recently at the Hotel Lab FPEP, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

An initiative called "Fish Bomb-Free Sabah" will see the two non-governmental organisations – Blu Hope and Stop Fish Bombing Malaysia – collaborating with state Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Ministry (Maffi) in efforts to conserve marine ecosystems in Sabah.

KOTA KINABALU: A non-governmental organisation aims to involve the public in coral restoration efforts, especially for areas that have been affected by fish bombing.

Marine police arrested nine Filipinos for suspected fish-bombing in the waters off the western coast of Pulau Manukan.