Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency officer killed in boat collision

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency boat collision undocumented migrants Kuala Perlis Section 302 Penal Code

A Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officer, Mohd Roshaimi Mohd Ridzuan, 41, was killed during an operation to intercept undocumented migrants in the waters off Kuala Sungai Padang, near Kuala Perlis. The incident occurred when the MMEA patrol boat was reportedly squeezed by a suspect vessel during a chase, causing the enforcement boat to strike a concrete structure. Three other MMEA personnel sustained injuries during the collision.

Eleven suspects were detained following the incident, consisting of nine Myanmar nationals and two Thai boat operators. Authorities have opened an investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, in addition to investigations under the Immigration Act and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007.

The MMEA has announced an internal investigation to conduct a post-mortem of the incident. This probe will focus on reviewing standard operating procedures (SOPs), personnel training, and operational equipment to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The agency also confirmed it would provide assistance to the deceased officer's widow and two children.