Malaysia's Blue Economy Ambitions Hindered by Security Lapses and Illegal Fishing
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 eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia, where the South China Sea separates Malaysia from Vietnam by just hundreds of kilometres. Alias Yahya, who sits on the board of the Terengganu fishermen’s group Penent
Malaysia's aspirations for a thriving 'blue economy' are being undermined by persistent security vulnerabilities, particularly concerning illegal fishing activities. Local fishermen report that foreign trawlers regularly enter Malaysian waters off the coast of Terengganu, operating near islands like Pulau Redang and Pulau Bidong before dawn to evade detection. These incursions have become a recurring issue for the fishing communities along the eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Alias Yahya, a board member of the Terengganu fishermen's group Penentu, confirmed that members have experienced these problems. The South China Sea's proximity to Vietnam exacerbates the challenge. Addressing these security gaps is crucial for protecting Malaysia's marine resources and achieving its blue economy goals.
This highlights a significant challenge to Malaysia's economic development and resource management in its maritime domain.
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