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May 2007

Week 1 & 2 (1 - 12 May 2007)

Canada's new Government announces new regulations to protect marine environment
Cargo movement body sets up regional chapter in Malaysia
Chinese naval growth tied to econ security
Cockle smugglers arrested off Perlis coast
Commando unit for marine police
Germanischer Lloyd: KL's policies will spur our growth
Malaysia seeks common navaid funds
Malaysian Merchant heading for calm waters
PM confirms govt nod for trans-peninsula pipeline
Petronas, Gasunie draw up Dutch plan
Piracy attacks in Malacca Straits down significantly
Pirates not having it all their own way on the world's high seas
Ports must strategise
RI Navy Chief warns of potential dangers in Malacca Strait
RM23.9bil pipeline project to involve three northern states
Saving ocean reefs - it's as easy as picking up shoes
Singapore Navy receives its first frigate, RSS Formidable
Trans-Peninsula plans massive investment
Value-added, efficient services


Week 3 (13 - 19 May 2007
Asia-Pacific navies launch joint exercises Asia to spend over US$108b for regional maritime security Asian ports still open to terror Indonesia counts its islands before it's too late Maintaining security should be the priority of all players Malacca: Who's to pay for smooth sailing? Ministry sets up marine unit to prevent smuggling at sea Petronas keeps Shikoku deal in-house Port of Tanjung Pelepas to boost India-Malaysia trade






Week 4 & 5 (20 - 31 May 2007)





19 navies to attend multilateral maritime security seminar, exercises ASEAN urged to form competitive transport system Asian navies strengthen ties at maritime exhibition Asian owners oppose Malacca levy Asian shipowners agree on permanent secretariat to promote industry interests Asian shipowners outline strategy to improve marine industry's image Asians urged to raise profile Brunei Participates In 19-Nation Maritime Exercise China's focus on aircraft carriers China, Philippines attain agreement over security, defense Coast guard unit to curb illegal activities along border The coral reef deserves our attention Deals signed on pipeline that seeks to divert Malacca Strait oil HPH denies selling Westport stake Hunting and gathering Indonesian fisherman catches ancient fish off Sulawesi island An isthmus oil pipeline, why not in Thailand? Killing the industry by overfishing KL signals new hope of building bridge with Singapore Local shipyards hold big lead in global market despite Chinese gains Malaysia signs mideast oil deal Nine in frame for Indian mega-yard Our own tree of life Port Klang: potential tourist port city? RI, KL to discuss border issues early June Singapore chosen as Asian focus Transpen's US$7 Bln-pipeline to cut down time taken to transport oil US$7b Malacca Strait oil pipeline deal signed US$7b trans-peninsula pipeline deal sealed U.S. warships head to Philippine south for drills Wreck removal convention adopted

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