Bilkuin Jimi Salih doesn’t remember how old he was when he learned to dive, only, that all the men in his family can do it.

Terence Lim from Stop Fish Bombing MY attended the Sabah BLUE ECONOMY CONFERENCE (SIBEC 2024) to be part of the solutions for sustainable fishing practices.

Five men were arrested for fishing using explosives off Mengalum island, some 56km northwest of the Sabah capital.

Sabah will consider reviving a special committee that looks into curbing fish-bombing, which continues to be a challenge for state authorities.

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled fish-bombing activities in waters off Pulau Kun Kun.

The State Government should consider increasing fines or even prison terms for those found guilty of damaging coral reefs, which are natural treasures for Sabah.

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled a fish-bombing activity in waters off Pulau Sakar, here, on Thursday.

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 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.