South East Asia

  • MMEA watches for Abu Sayyaf Group

    President Duterte’s push against ASG could see fighters flee to Malaysia. Sabah on high alert for those fleeing crackdown on Abu Sayyaf in Philippines BY ROY GOH KOTA KINABALU: Malaysian […]

  • ReCAAP is 10 years old

    As ReCAAP marks its 10th anniversary, a look back at the achievements. 10 Years of Fighting Pirates in Asia By Prakash Panneerselvam This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment […]

  • Securing the Philippines

    Piracy and terrorism off the Philippines. Nightmarish waters ripe for robust solutions BY EI SUN OH It is no secret that the eastern coasts of my home state of Sabah […]

  • No winners in S China Sea

    Vietnam says all will lose in any South China Sea war Tran Dai Quang SINGAPORE: Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang warned today there would be no winners in any armed […]

  • Missing tanker found

    Mutiny tanker finally located. Indonesian Navy Find Malaysian-flagged Vier Harmony Tanker YOHANES PASKALIS The Indonesian Navy’s Western Fleet Quick Respons (WFQR) team of Tanjung Pinang Naval Base has arrested Vier […]

  • Tri-lateral pact signed

    Pact finally signed by Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Trilateral agreement against Abu Sayyaf threat in force: Defense Minister Marguerite Afra Sapiie Indonesia’s Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu claims that the […]

  • Pirate Suspect Arrested

    Papua New Guinea cracks down on pirates. Pirate Suspect Arrested Police have arrested three suspects in the sea piracy killing of a fisherman in Port Moresby last week. The men […]

  • SEACAT underway in SE Asia

    Exercise begins today. SEACAT enhances Cooperative Maritime Security between navies in Southeast Asia By Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific The 15th annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise commenced […]

  • 2nd hostage escapes Abu Sayyaf

    Not a good week for kidnappers. Second Indonesian hostage escapes from Abu Sayyaf kidnappers By Chandni Vatvani JAKARTA: Indonesia on Thursday (Aug 18) confirmed reports that a second Indonesian hostage […]

  • Fishing in Troubled Waters

    Could partnered fisheries enforcement be the best follow up to the recent PCA ruling? South China Sea: Fishing in Troubled Waters By Kerry Lynn Nankivell The United States Navy does […]