MMEA, UMPSA document Op Naga experience in new book
PEKAN: A newly launched book documenting the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) experience in Op Naga Barat offers insight into its efforts to combat suspicious maritime activities.
A newly published book, a collaborative effort between the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), provides an in-depth look into MMEA's experience during Operation Naga Barat. The book, titled "Op Naga Barat: Strategic, Economic and Prosecution Analysis from the MMEA Perspective," explores the operational records collected by MMEA since the operation's inception in May 2019.
Initially, the operation targeted foreign fishing vessels, which had been a significant issue along Malaysia's east coast for over a decade. However, today, Op Naga extends its focus to encompass any suspicious activities involving vessels at sea. The book goes beyond merely presenting statistics, delving into operational methodologies, legal considerations, and economic impacts.
The collaboration between MMEA and UMPSA has proven beneficial, enabling academic experts to transform MMEA's operational data into comprehensive documentation of the agency's experiences and methods. The book serves as a valuable learning resource for MMEA personnel, allowing them to evaluate their operations, identify areas for improvement, and enhance their effectiveness in safeguarding the nation.
MMEA's Deputy Director-General (Operations) Rear Admiral Mohd Zawawi Abdullah emphasized the importance of maritime threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, underscoring the necessity of collaboration between enforcement agencies and universities. This partnership has also extended to UMPSA, with the establishment of collaborations in areas such as forensic expertise.
Professor Dr Mohd Rusllim Mohamed, UMPSA's Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), highlighted the book's comprehensive analysis of MMEA's operations and its value to various stakeholders, including the agency itself, academics, enforcement agencies, and the general public. The book's display at UMPSA and MMEA's galleries will serve as a testament to the importance of knowledge-sharing between academia and enforcement agencies in refining operational approaches for the future.
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