In coastal communities across Indonesia, local fishers are pushing back against destructive and illegal fishing methods by organizing into volunteer patrol groups known as Pokmaswas.

The Soft Launch to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park & Kota Kinabalu Plastic Neutral and Fish-Bomb-Free Initiative at the Sustainable Action Conference held in November 2023.

The prompt and effective response from law enforcement has not only demonstrated a steadfast commitment towards eradicating fish bombing but has also fostered an environment where law abidance is acknowledged and appreciated.

Sabah's First NATURE Gathering took place recently at the Hotel Lab FPEP, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

KOTA KINABALU: A non-governmental organisation aims to involve the public in coral restoration efforts, especially for areas that have been affected by fish bombing.

One blast can irreversibly destroy precious parts of her – the foundational coral reef itself, that are critically important economic contributors to the State.

Our dynamic Director for SFB Malaysia, Terence Lim, recently embarked on a vital journey to the beautiful nation of Timor-Leste.

A new and innovative four-year programme, funded by the European Union and led by the Semporna Islands Project and WWF-Malaysia, was launched during a collaborative and productive stakeholder workshop held in Semporna on May 9–10.

Decades of blast fishing have destroyed much of the coral reefs off Indonesia’s Lora village, reducing fish catches. A community organization is seeking to have the region zoned as a conservation area.

SFB Malaysia Director Terence Lim recently had the chance to meet with the Sabah Marine Police Chief - Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ahmad Ariffin and his deputy.

The Enhance Control Movement Order by the local authorities have had a significant effect to the island communities that need to go out to fish daily to feed their families.

On a trip in 2019, a volunteer observer for SFB-USA and SFB-MY, was able to conduct an interview with a current fish bomber.