Security gaps muddy waters for Malaysia’s blue economy ambitions (opens original article in a new tab)

Foreign trawlers exploit security gaps in Malaysian waters, undermining the country's blue economy goals and local fishing communities.

• Foreign trawlers enter Malaysian waters near Terengganu at night to avoid detection.
• Malaysia's blue economy ambitions face challenges due to security gaps and illegal fishing.
• Malaysian authorities struggle to enforce maritime laws against incursions by foreign vessels.