2 MMEA officers injured in clash with Vietnamese fisherfolk
Two officers from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Terengganu were injured while warding off attacks from Vietnamese fisherfolk who were illegally fishing in Malaysian waters, approximately 125 nautical miles from Kuala Terengganu, at 6.45pm yesterday.
Director Khairul Anuar Abd Majid said Yusuf Kamal and senior maritime warrant officer Mujibur Rahman Mat Jusoh sustained injuries to their left ribs, arms and legs after being struck with sharp objects during the attack.
He explained that the incident...
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