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Malaysia maritime
![Is Malaysia Really a ‘Maritime’ Nation? Is Malaysia Really a ‘Maritime’ Nation?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-25-1.jpg)
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.
![What’s Behind Malaysia’s New South China Sea Missile Launches? What’s Behind Malaysia’s New South China Sea Missile Launches?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-flag-2313926_1280.jpg)
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.
![Malaysia’s New Illegal Fishing Task Force in the Spotlight Malaysia’s New Illegal Fishing Task Force in the Spotlight](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-05_18-44-30.jpg)
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.
![Ceremony Highlights China-Malaysia Warships Deal Ceremony Highlights China-Malaysia Warships Deal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18232178795522.jpg)
Ceremony Highlights China-Malaysia Warships Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a recent develop within Sino-Malaysian relations.
![New Base Bid Spotlights Malaysia Coast Guard’s Old Resource Challenge New Base Bid Spotlights Malaysia Coast Guard’s Old Resource Challenge](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-26_13-52-34.jpg)
New Base Bid Spotlights Malaysia Coast Guard’s Old Resource Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The agency’s bid to boost its capabilities continues.
![Japan-Malaysia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with Coast Guard Drills Japan-Malaysia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with Coast Guard Drills](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-malaysia-summit-meeting-abe-najib.jpg)
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.
![Why Did Malaysia Just Burn an Illegal Fishing Vessel? Why Did Malaysia Just Burn an Illegal Fishing Vessel?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-26_13-52-34.jpg)
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
![Malaysia’s Coast Guard Gets New Chief Malaysia’s Coast Guard Gets New Chief](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-26_13-52-34.jpg)
Malaysia’s Coast Guard Gets New Chief
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Zulkifili bin Abu Bakar has been sworn in as the head of the agency.
![Why Japan's Malaysia Coast Guard Boost Matters Why Japan's Malaysia Coast Guard Boost Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-05-26_17-38-31.jpg)
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.
![Will Japan Give Malaysia Maritime Patrol Aircraft? Will Japan Give Malaysia Maritime Patrol Aircraft?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-05-26_17-38-31.jpg)
Will Japan Give Malaysia Maritime Patrol Aircraft?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at reports that have been surfacing over the past week.
![Assessing Malaysia's Coast Guard in ASEAN Perspective Assessing Malaysia's Coast Guard in ASEAN Perspective](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-06-09_11-50-46.jpg)
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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