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Malaysia's blue economy ambitions threatened by maritime security gaps

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Malaysia's aspirations for a thriving blue economy are being hampered by significant security gaps at sea. Local fishermen in Terengganu have reported incursions by Vietnamese vessels into Malaysian waters, particularly during nighttime hours when enforcement is less active. These illegal fishing activities not only threaten the livelihoods of local fishing communities and the marine ecosystem but also highlight a critical challenge for Malaysia in effectively governing its maritime domain. AI

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Malaysia's blue economy ambitions threatened by maritime security gaps

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ushar Daniele ·

    Security gaps muddy waters for Malaysia’s blue economy ambitions

    Foreign trawlers slip into waters off the Malaysian state of Terengganu under cover of darkness, local fishermen say, working near Pulau Redang and Pulau Bidong before leaving by dawn to avoid detection. The incursions have become a recurring problem for fishermen along the easte…

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