‘Territorial Sea Act valid nationwide, including in Terengganu’

PETALING JAYA: The Territorial Sea Act, which outlines Malaysia’s sovereignty with respect to the territorial sea, is applicable throughout Malaysia, including in Terengganu, unless declared otherwise by the courts, said the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

“The Act was enacted to have provisions on Malaysian territorial seas and to preserve the integrity of Malaysia’s territorial boundaries and sovereign rights, as well as to guarantee the safety and integrity of the region.”