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Malaysia will host Malaysia Maritime Week 2026 in Kuala Lumpur from September 28 to October 2, bringing together more than 1,000 global maritime professionals and policymakers to discuss decarbonisation, digitalisation, and supply chain resilience.
The US Pacific Command has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a persistent presence in the South China Sea, emphasizing deterrence against destabilizing activities and support for ASEAN-led regional security frameworks.
Malaysia's maritime sector has endorsed a joint task force by the MACC and Royal Malaysian Customs Department aimed at tightening port enforcement and preventing revenue leakages through improved transparency and regulatory compliance.