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Author: Sumathy Permal

Sumathy Permal is Fellow and Head of the Centre for the Straits of Malacca with the Maritime Institute of Malaysia. She is on the editorial board of the Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs Australia and an Associate Member of the Corbett Centre for Maritime Policy Studies. She is a also a Fellow in the Professional Fellow On-Demand Exchange Program by the U.S. Department of State.

Beijing Bolsters the Role of the China Coast Guard

By Sumathy Permal | March 1, 2021 | Categories: AMTI Update
Beijing’s South China Sea moves have ramped up with the passing of a law allowing the China Coast Guard (CCG) to fire on what it identifies as illegal foreign vessels in waters under its jurisdiction. By virtue of China’s nine-dash line claim, this law applies to the entire South China Sea. Given that China’s claims […]

Advancing Malaysia’s Maritime Aspirations in a Complex Environment

By Sumathy Permal | February 5, 2020 | Categories: AMTI Update
Malaysia is surrounded by busy sea lanes, including the Strait of Malacca, the South China Sea, and the Sulu and Sulawesi seas. These all function as maritime gateways for international trade flows vital to the nation’s economic life. In the interest of utilizing and protecting these sea lines of communication, the government has deployed various […]
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