In the South China Sea, where China is stepping up its maritime expansion, the Malaysian Coast Guard under the guidance of the Japan Coast Guard conducted training to deal with foreign vessels.

This training was conducted by Japan off the coast of Borneo Island on the 12th as a JICA = Japan International Cooperation Agency program to enhance the capabilities of the Malaysian Coast Guard.



During the training, a Coast Guard patrol vessel was equipped with a sound generator that could transmit sound over a long distance. I warned them that they were there and asked them to leave.



The Japanese side plans to provide four units of this device in the future, so the members of the guard were checking the warning procedures and other matters while receiving guidance from the coast guard officers.



In the South China Sea, in the waters around Malaysia as well, China's activities have intensified, including the intrusion of Chinese Coast Guard ships and research vessels into the exclusive economic zone two years ago, and the number of illegal fishing operations by Vietnamese fishing vessels has also increased recently. about it.



Mr. Nusham, Assistant Director of the Malaysian Coast Guard, said, "The training went very well. We will continue to strengthen our maritime security capabilities with Japan's cooperation."



Makoto Tamura, Director-General for International Cooperation, Japan Coast Guard, said, "Southeast Asia is a major maritime traffic route for Japan, and we would like to continue to provide assistance to each country to ensure maritime safety." .