Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia hold second tripartite maritime security visit in Batam as regional cooperation deepens

The Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG) recently took part in the Second Tripartite Cooperation Port Visit in Batam, Indonesia, alongside counterparts from Indonesia’s Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia and Malaysia’s Maritime Enforcement Agency. The three-day program, held from August 10 to 12, 2026, saw about 80 officers from the three agencies convene on BAKAMLA's Batam Base. Led by PCG Senior Assistant Commissioner Ang Eng Seng, the delegation focused on enhancing cooperation under the existing framework.

The discussions centered on tackling maritime threats and coordinating enforcement responses across the waters of Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. As part of the event, patrol vessels and enforcement officers from each agency docked at the Batam Base, showcasing a tangible display of their joint efforts. Additionally, the officers engaged in professional exchanges to better understand each other's operational capabilities and environments.

The Tripartite Cooperation framework addresses the high volume of maritime traffic and the cross-border nature of maritime threats like transnational crime and illegal activities. This framework, bolstered by the recent Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat, aims to bolster the partnership by facilitating information sharing, training exchanges, and capacity development.

All three agencies expressed a shared commitment to "combating transnational crime, deterring illegal activities at sea, and maintaining maritime safety and security" in this crucial maritime corridor.