The second phase will focus on ensuring there are no suspicious activities leaving our waters,” he said. He added that the patrol vessel carried 15 crew members, including two officers, while the patrol boat was manned by an officer and six crew members. “The vessel was undergoing a sea trial and was not carrying passengers. “After inspection, we found that it possessed all the necessary documents and there were no suspicious activities,” he said. Muhammad Suffi said officers observed ongoing sand reclamation activities in southern Penang waters involving dredging vessels and sand transport ships.

Source: The Star March 15, 2026 05:27 UTC