KUANTAN: Op Naga, the multi-agency task force operation led by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) to scour Malaysian waters for illegal foreign vessels last year, has proven to be a roaring success. Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said "Op Naga Barat" and "Op Naga Timur" which was jointly-coordinated with the police, navy, fisheries and immigration department had benefited the people especially local fishermen. "Op Naga has helped fishermen to increase their catch at sea which contributes to their socio-economy. "The MMEA recorded 127 from the 197 total number of arrests (during Op Naga). "The Maritime Zone in Semporna will further strengthen enforcement in east Sabah especially assisting the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone).

Source: New Strait Times February 23, 2020 07:30 UTC