tags - Sinar Daily

"There is an acute shortage of assets to protect and patrol our seas for ensuring safety. This has been a recurring concern," said Chief of Armed Forces General Tan Sri Affendi Buang.

“Other powers with vested interests in the region have become increasingly involved. They assert their presence and seek a level of control over the area to justify their own concerns. This dynamic contributes to the complexity of the situation,” said Chief of Armed Forces, General Tan Sri Affendi Buang.

In a post on his Facebook, Saifuddin said he had conveyed the matter during his meeting with the United States Ambassador to Malaysia Brian D. McFeeters (right) in Langkawi today, which was held in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2023 (Lima'23). - Facebook

Navy needs to be modernised - Tok Mat - Bernama Pix

The number of pirate attacks on the world's oceans fell to a 30-year low at the beginning of 2023, according to data from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB).

Under construction 665km ECRL project

RMAF's Sukhoi 5 unit during Merdeka Day celebration this year. Photo - BERNAMA FILE PIX

In 2020, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency detained six vessels for trespassing in national waters located in Tanjung Setapa, Kota Tinggi. All detained vessels were registered in Qinhuangdao, China. - AFP pic for illustration purposes

Illustration photo. 123RF

Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) CN-235 military transport aircraft was converted to a maritime patrol platform.