Malaysia’s largest MMEA vessel launched in Türkiye, set to sail home in January

The construction of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency's (MMEA) Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 (MPMS 1) in Istanbul, Türkiye, is progressing ahead of schedule, with the vessel expected to join the MMEA fleet by January next year.

The launch event was attended by representatives from Malaysia and Türkiye, highlighting the strong bilateral ties and collaboration in the maritime industry.

The MPMS 1 will enhance MMEA's operational capabilities in maritime enforcement, surveillance, and search and rescue operations.

This project signifies Malaysia and Türkiye's commitment to strengthening strategic ties and exploring opportunities in technology-sharing and shipbuilding.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Construction of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 (MPMS 1) is progressing smoothly and ahead of schedule, with the vessel expected to begin its voyage home in late January next year.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that upon completion and handover, MPMS 1 would make history as the largest vessel in the MMEA fleet.

He said the acquisition of the strategic asset would enhance the capabilities of MMEA personnel in carrying out various maritime operations, from enforcement and surveillance of the country’s waters to search and rescue (SAR) operations.

“I am in Istanbul, Türkiye today to witness the launch of MPMS 1, the MMEA’s new vessel being built at Desan Shipyard.

“After going through several stages of planning and construction, we can see that MPMS 1 is now closer to becoming part of MMEA’s assets. Its construction is progressing well and ahead of schedule, which is certainly a positive development,” he said in a post on his official Facebook page yesterday.

Saifuddin Nasution earlier officiated the launch of the vessel at Desan Shipyard in Istanbul, which was witnessed by Türkiye’s Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci, Türkiye’s Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir, Turkish Navy Commander Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu and Desan Shipyard representative Cenk Ismail Kaptanoglu.

Also present were Home Ministry Deputy Secretary-General (Management) Ainah Mohd Soon, MMEA Deputy Director-General (Logistics) Vice Admiral (M) Datuk Saiful Lizan Ibrahim, Malaysian Ambassador to Türkiye Adlan Mohd Shaffieq and Malaysian Consul-General in Istanbul Ahmad Amiri Abu Bakar.

Also present was Economic Ministry Director of the Public Safety and Security Division Wan Ahmad Asmady Wan Md Din.

Meanwhile, the Home Ministry (KDN), in a separate statement, said the launch ceremony, attended by about 200 guests, featured a symbolic bottle-breaking ceremony using seawater from Malaysia.

According to KDN, the ceremony symbolised the close cooperation between the two countries before the vessel was launched into the Sea of Marmara.

In conjunction with the launch, Saifuddin Nasution also held a bilateral meeting with Ciftci to discuss matters of mutual interest, including exploring opportunities for technology-sharing in the security and maritime industries.

“The construction of MPMS 1 is a manifestation of the close ties between Malaysia and the Republic of Türkiye. The acquisition of this strategic asset will strengthen MMEA’s operational capabilities in carrying out its responsibility to safeguard the security and sovereignty of the country’s waters.

“The implementation of this project also opens opportunities to strengthen cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime industry development as well as the sharing of expertise and technology between the two countries,” the ministry said.

KDN said the cooperation reflected Malaysia and Türkiye’s continued commitment to expanding strategic ties that would not only be mutually beneficial but also serve as a catalyst for exploring new areas of cooperation in the future. — Bernama

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马来西亚海事执法局 (MMEA) 多用途任务船 1 号 (MPMS 1) 在土耳其伊斯坦布尔的建造工程进展顺利，预计该船将于明年 1 月加入 MMEA 船队。

马来西亚和土耳其的代表出席了此次发布会，凸显了两国在海事领域的牢固双边关系和合作。

MPMS 1 将增强 MMEA 在海上执法、监视和搜救行动方面的作战能力。

该项目标志着马来西亚和土耳其致力于加强战略联系，并探索技术共享和造船领域的合作机会。

吉隆坡，10 月 3 日讯——马来西亚海事执法机构 (MMEA) 多用途任务船 1 号 (MPMS 1) 的建造工作进展顺利，甚至提前完成，预计该船将于明年 1 月下旬开始返航。

内政部长拿督斯里赛夫丁·纳苏蒂安·伊斯梅尔表示，MPMS 1 建成交付后，将成为马来西亚海事执法局船队中最大的船只，创造历史。

他表示，获得这一战略资产将增强马来西亚海事执法局人员执行各种海上行动的能力，从对该国水域的执法和监视到搜救行动。

“我今天来到土耳其伊斯坦布尔，见证 MPMS 1 号的下水仪式，这是 MMEA 在 Desan 造船厂建造的新船。

“经过几个阶段的规划和建设，我们可以看到MPMS 1项目距离成为马来西亚海事执法局（MMEA）的资产又近了一步。该项目的建设进展顺利，甚至提前完成了计划，这无疑是一个积极的进展。”他昨天在其官方Facebook页面上发帖说道。

赛义夫丁·纳苏蒂安此前在伊斯坦布尔的德桑造船厂主持了该船的下水仪式，土耳其内政部长穆斯塔法·奇夫特奇、土耳其工业和技术部长穆罕默德·法提赫·卡西尔、土耳其海军司令埃尔库门特·塔特利奥卢海军上将和德桑造船厂代表岑克·伊斯梅尔·卡普塔诺卢见证了这一时刻。

出席者包括内政部副秘书长（管理）Ainah Mohd Soon、MMEA副总干事（后勤）中将Datuk Saiful Lizan Ibrahim、马来西亚驻土耳其大使Adlan Mohd Shaffieq和马来西亚驻伊斯坦布尔总领事Ahmad Amiri Abu Bakar。

经济部公共安全与安保司司长 Wan Ahmad Asmady Wan Md Din 也出席了会议。

与此同时，马来西亚内政部 (KDN) 在一份单独的声明中表示，此次启动仪式约有 200 位嘉宾出席，仪式上举行了象征性的摔碎瓶子仪式，使用的海水来自马来西亚。

据KDN报道，该仪式象征着两国在船只下水进入马尔马拉海之前开展的密切合作。

配合此次发布会，赛义夫丁·纳苏蒂安还与中国国际贸易促进委员会举行了双边会晤，讨论了共同关心的问题，包括探索在安全和海事领域进行技术共享的机会。

“MPMS 1 的建设体现了马来西亚与土耳其共和国之间的紧密联系。这一战略资产的获得将增强马来西亚海事执法局在履行其维护国家水域安全和主权职责方面的行动能力。”

该部表示：“该项目的实施也为加强两国在造船、海事产业发展以及专业知识和技术共享方面的合作提供了机会。”

马来西亚国家通讯社（KDN）表示，此次合作体现了马来西亚和土耳其致力于拓展战略关系的持续承诺，这不仅有利于双方互利，也将有助于未来探索新的合作领域。——马新社

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