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February 2006

Week 1 (1 - 4 February 2006)

5 survive boat accident, many feared dead
IMB praises anti-piracy efforts
Malacca Strait attack would rock world economies
Malaysia detains Indonesian fishermen
Navy sends 2 warships to Australian border

Week 2 (5 - 11 February 2006)

Japan pledges technical aid for Malacca Strait security
U.S. Navy boards suspected pirate ship

Week 3 (12 - 18 February 2006)

Admiral warns of terror threat
Don't just fear the pirates
INTTRA ramps up
Malaysia monitoring SS Norway
RMAF Sees Indonesian plane suitable for maritime patrol

Week 4 (19 - 25 February 2006)

Australia warns of crackdown on illegal fishing
China increases electronic surveillance
Congress Urging an Investigation of Dubai-based DP World
Dutch submarines stranded in Lumut to be sold as scraps
DP World blames media for storm
EADS to support development of Malaysia's high-tech sector
Indian Coast Guard to join U.S. in Malacca patrols
Local ports can do more to raise country's trade competitiveness
Lockheed in talks with RI, KL about surveillance in Malacca
Malaysian box throughput hurt by cargo diversion
No piracy along the Malaysia-Thai sea boundary
Pelorus invents P-SafeHaven
Pengusaha kapal tempatan perlu sedia bersaing
Seven years jail for nine pirates
Support local shipping firms’
Top US agencies cleared DPW deal
US to remain engaged in Asia: "Analysts say US reviewing security alliances with key Asian partners"

Week 5 (26 - 28 February 2006)

DP World's delay reassures Americans
Fact sheet: the real threat to our ports
More Malaysian-US counter-terrorism efforts
Port security multi-layered, still risky
U.S. assures region it will help to protect Malacca Strait from pirates, terrorists
USCG clarifies DPW revelation
Year of the Turtle inspires countries to conserve ancient species

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