Three detained for trespassing under Penang Bridge

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Penang has detained three Malaysian nationals, including a woman, for allegedly trespassing into a restricted zone beneath the Penang Bridge. The arrests occurred yesterday afternoon during a routine patrol by the agency's boat.

Penang MMEA Director, Captain Maritim Muhammad Suffi Mohd. Ramli, stated that the detainees are suspected of violating Section 447 of the Penal Code, which deals with trespassing. They were escorted to the Batu Uban Marine Police Jetty and handed over to investigators for further action.

Muhammad Suffi clarified that the areas under the Penang Bridge and the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (Second Penang Bridge) are designated restricted zones. These zones include a 250-meter buffer on both sides of the bridges.

He strongly advised the public to refrain from entering these restricted areas without authorization to avoid legal repercussions. The MMEA emphasized the importance of public safety and the preservation of the nation's critical infrastructure. The agency also urged anyone with information regarding suspicious activities or emergencies at sea to contact the Penang State Maritime Headquarters Operations Center or the emergency line at 999.

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Orang ramai yang mempunyai maklumat berkaitan aktiviti mencurigukan atau insiden kecemasan di laut diminta menghubungi Pusat Operasi Ibu Pejabat Maritim Negeri Pulau Pinang atau talian kecemasan 999 bagi membolehkan tindakan segera diambil.