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Malaysia maritime

May 25, 2021
Is Malaysia Really a ‘Maritime’ Nation?
By Adam Leong Kok Wey
Despite its close connection to the maritime domain, Malaysia still thinks and behaves strategically like a continental power.

July 23, 2019
What’s Behind Malaysia’s New South China Sea Missile Launches?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a recent development within the Southeast Asian state’s approach.

May 28, 2019
Malaysia’s New Illegal Fishing Task Force in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the role of the country’s newly formed task force in tackling a longstanding challenge.

April 17, 2019
Ceremony Highlights China-Malaysia Warships Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a recent develop within Sino-Malaysian relations.

February 17, 2018
New Base Bid Spotlights Malaysia Coast Guard’s Old Resource Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The agency’s bid to boost its capabilities continues.

January 30, 2018
Japan-Malaysia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with Coast Guard Drills
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Exercises highlight one aspect of ongoing security cooperation between the two countries.

September 01, 2017
Why Did Malaysia Just Burn an Illegal Fishing Vessel?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move is being read as an escalation in the country’s crackdown on sea crimes

June 08, 2017
Malaysia’s Coast Guard Gets New Chief
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Zulkifili bin Abu Bakar has been sworn in as the head of the agency.

June 08, 2017
Why Japan's Malaysia Coast Guard Boost Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The arrival of the second OPV from Japan this year emphasizes Tokyo’s role in strengthening the Southeast Asian state’s capabilities.

May 12, 2017
Will Japan Give Malaysia Maritime Patrol Aircraft?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at reports that have been surfacing over the past week.

May 02, 2017
Assessing Malaysia's Coast Guard in ASEAN Perspective
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the trajectory of the Southeast Asian state's coast guard-like body amid regional developments.
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