The agency’s bid to boost its capabilities continues.

Exercises highlight one aspect of ongoing security cooperation between the two countries.

The move is being read as an escalation in the country’s crackdown on sea crimes

Zulkifili bin Abu Bakar has been sworn in as the head of the agency.

The arrival of the second OPV from Japan this year emphasizes Tokyo’s role in strengthening the Southeast Asian state’s capabilities.

New deal could be inked later this week.