The head of the Terrengganu seafood authority, Munir Mohd Nawi, said the crew members were aged 17 to 44.Around 200 kg of fish worth about $870 had been found on their ship, he added.
If convicted for illegally fishing in Malaysian waters, the captain faces a fine of up to $289,000 or jail term of up to two years. The men face a fine of $28,900 each.
