Malaysia seizes two Vietnamese fishing ships
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said it has captured two Vietnamese fishing vessels found in its territorial waters.
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The capture was in line with Malaysia’s Fisheries Act 1985. If found guilty, the captains might be fined 1 million ringgit (US$235,848) each, while each crew member is subject to a fine of 100,000 ringgit (US$23,654) or imprisonment. Their ships and fishing tools will be confiscated.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia is working with relevant agencies to address the case.
