Fishermen (illustration). (Republika/Edi Yusuf)

Malaysia detains six Indonesian fishermen

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, KUALA LUMPUR -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained six Indonesian fishermen for fishing illegally in the Kendi Island Waters, Pinang Island, Tuesday (9/6). As reported Kosmo, the fishermen who were arrested Monday (5/9) at 05:24 pm local time comprising of a Tekong, and five crews with age 15 to 35 years Deputy Director of Regional Operations...

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Jokowi reaffirms Indonesia's to fight illegal fishing

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, LONDON -- President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has reiterated Indonesia's firm stance against illegal fishing as it violated the country's sovereignty and harmed the marine environment of the Indonesian waters."Especially with regard to maritime resources, we will continue to uphold a firm stance to not tolerate any illegal fishing activities in our waters," Jokowi stated here, Tuesday, before delegates...