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
RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a national-level policy challenge impacting economic ambitions due to security issues. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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