China's military: US combat ship 'illegally' entered territorial waters
The spokesperson said the US deliberately disrupted the South China Sea and seriously violated China's sovereignty.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Indonesia, Malaysia commit to resolving border dispute, Ambalat
The border issue in Ambalat arose because of overlapping territorial waters of the EEZ and the continental shelf between the two countries.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Petronas to continue exploration project in South China Sea - PM Anwar
PM Anwar said Malaysia considered the area, where the exploration project was being carried out, in the country's territorial waters.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Indonesian fishing boat detained for encroaching into Malaysian waters
The MMEA detained an Indonesian fishing vessel with five crew onboard for encroaching into the country's territorial waters near Pulau Kendi yesterday.
Sun Feb 05 2023
China says it 'drove' away US destroyer that sailed near disputed isles
Beijing said its military had "driven away" the ship after it illegally entering territorial waters near the disputed Paracel Islands.
Wed Jul 13 2022
MMEA detects increased encroachment attempts into country's waters
There has been an increase in attempts by smuggling syndicates to encroach into the country's territorial waters since April.
Sat Jun 18 2022
Sabah's terrain, vast territorial waters among challenges to curb entry of illegal Immigrants - Immigration DG
Sabah's terrain and vast territorial waters are among the main challenges facing the State Immigration Department to curb the entry of illegal immigrants into the country.
Sun Dec 06 2020
Japan's Suga opposes actions that boost tension in South China Sea
Japan is determined to defend its territory, territorial waters and air space.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Op Benteng: NTF mobilises 12,104 personnel to keep out illegals
Protection of the national borders and territorial waters could be boosted with the solid involvement and co-operation of personnel and assets from the security agencies under NTF.
Sat Oct 17 2020
MSF ready to support government with safe disembarkation of persons in distress at sea
Amid tighter border controls in the fight against COVID-19, boats are currently prevented from approaching Malaysian territorial waters.
Tue May 05 2020
RMAF foils bid by 200 Rohingya in boat to enter Malaysia
The C-130H from the Subang Air Base, piloted by Major Faizul Hussein, was on aerial patrol in the waters of Langkawi when it spotted the boat heading towards Malaysian waters at 10.30 am.
Thu Apr 16 2020
Bomb attacks: M'sian armed forces heighten security control along borders
The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have stepped up security control and moved its assets towards national borders and territorial waters, particularly in Sabah.
Sat May 27 2017
Alhabsy Misaya's death: Malaysia tightens surveillance in territorial waters
Malaysia will tighten surveillance in its territorial waters, especially in Sabah waters following the death of Abu Sayyaf militant commander, Alhabsy Misaya who was killed recently.
Sun Apr 30 2017
ESSCom must empower intelligence capability to curb kidnappings
ESSCom must formulate a more holistic strategy, including empowering its intelligence aspect, to ensure Malaysia's territorial waters are not easily trespassed by cross-border criminals.
Wed Oct 05 2016
Sarawak CM Adenan says discussions with Najib "quite positive"
Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem said he had "quite positive" discussions with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in Putrajaya yesterday on the devolution of power to the state.
Thu Jan 21 2016