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Three arrested as authorities seize RM75,360 in fishing equipment in Penang waters

Authorities arrested three men and confiscated fishing equipment and a vessel valued at RM75,360 during a coordinated enforcement sweep in Penang waters. The operation targeted illegal or unregulated fishing activities in the region.

By Rajesh Kumar · 13 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Bangladesh cracks down on illegal poison-tainted shrimp operations in Sundarbans mangrove forest

Bangladesh forest officials raided illegal shrimp processing camps in the Sundarbans, destroying contaminated product and seizing toxic chemicals. The operation highlights growing threats to the UNESCO World Heritage mangrove ecosystem and raises alarm among consumers.

By Aisyah Razak · 1 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Three arrested as authorities seize RM75,360 in fishing equipment in Penang waters

Bangladesh cracks down on illegal poison-tainted shrimp operations in Sundarbans mangrove forest

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