Malaysian coast guard personnel. Photo: Facebook
Malaysia must shift from ‘jungle warfare’ to keep eye on Chinese boats in South China Sea, militants, as maritime threats rise
- Chinese coastguard ships have regularly entered Malaysian waters, while militants have come into the country through the east coast
- Ex-minister says Malaysia’s coastguard is poorly funded, while one analyst says it also lacks a fleet to have a ‘persistent presence’ in its own waters
Malaysian coast guard personnel. Photo: Facebook