# Malaysian maritime enforcement in Perlis > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malaysian-maritime-enforcement-in-perlis > Updated: 2026-10-27T10:24:23.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (Maritim Malaysia) has been conducting operations in the waters near Kuala Perlis to intercept undocumented migrants. On October 16, authorities detained 27 migrants of various nationalities, including Bangladeshis, Myanmar nationals, and Thais, after their fiberglass boat ran aground near Pantai Kurung Tengar. Investigators seized an unregistered vessel and items valued at approximately RM150,000 during the operation. On October 27, a maritime enforcement operation targeting undocumented immigrants resulted in a fatal accident near Kuala Sungai Padang. A vessel carrying five agency personnel struck a concrete structure during a pursuit. The collision caused the death of Mohd Roshaimi Mohd Ridzuan, a 41-year-old technical maritime corporal from the Intelligence Unit, while three other members of the agency sustained injuries. Following the collision, eleven suspects—comprising nine Myanmar nationals and two Thai boat operators—were detained. Authorities have launched an investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, alongside investigations under the Immigration Act and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007. The MMEA has also initiated an internal probe to review standard operating procedures, personnel training, and operational equipment, while confirming assistance for the deceased officer’s widow and two children. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency officer killed in boat collision An MMEA officer died and three others were injured after a patrol boat collided with a concrete structure during a chase of undocumented migrants off Perlis. Eleven suspects face murder investigations. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysian-maritime-officer-dies-in-boat-collision-near-perlis ### 2026-10-16: Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency detains 27 migrants in Perlis Maritim Malaysia detained 27 undocumented migrants and a local crew member after their boat ran aground in shallow waters near Kuala Perlis. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysia-maritime-enforcement-agency-detains-27-migrants-in-perlis --- Cite as: Malaysian maritime enforcement in Perlis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/malaysian-maritime-enforcement-in-perlis