MMEA officer killed, two injured during operation in Kuala Perlis waters
Kangar district police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed that the incident occurred yesterday at around 11 pm, however, he said that further information regarding the incident can only be released by the MMEA. — Bernama pic
First Published: Tuesday, 27 Oct 2026 2:19 PM MYT
KANGAR, Oct 27 — One member of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) was killed while two other members were injured during an operation at Sungai Padang, in Kuala Perlis waters, near here, last night.
Kangar district police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed that the incident occurred yesterday at around 11 pm, however, he said that further information regarding the incident can only be released by the MMEA.
“I can only confirm receiving the report of this incident, but further information regarding this incident can only be released by the MMEA,” he said.
It is understood that the MMEA is expected to hold a press conference about the incident this afternoon. — Bernama
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