KOTA KINABALU: Coastguards have vowed to work closely with Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) to combat the fish bombing menace following the deaths of three divers in Semporna waters. Police are investigating the case, which is believed to be the first involving deaths of divers from fish bombing activities. Rear Admiral Kamaruszaman said that Sabah MMEA had been dealing with the fish bombing problems through special operations in the west coast areas of Sabah since May. He said special operations were carried out in waters off Kota Belud, Pulau Gaya, and Pulau Mantanani after they received complaints that recreational diving activities could not be carried out due to rampant fish bombing. Fish bombing carried out by illegal immigrants was one of the most serious issues raised during a recent meeting with various stakeholders that included the Fisheries Depart­ment, Marine Department and Immi­gration Department, he said.

Source: The Star July 07, 2019 23:15 UTC