Malaysian security and enforcement personnel will undergo sea combat training in Sri Lanka to strengthen and upgrade their skills in maritime security control, the New Straits Times reported.
Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) commander Datuk Hazani Ghazali said the training would be conducted next year with Sri Lanka’s security forces.
Esscom's Commander Datuk Hazani Ghazali handed over certificates of excellence to the Esscom team, in conjunction with the ESSCOM Monthly Assembly at the Lahad Datu Marine Policy Base (PPM) Multipurpose Hall. Pic by STR/AINUL DURMAHYANTY DURMING/ Straits Times
Dubbed Sea Combat Course, the training is aimed at equipping the Esscom team with added skills.
“The expertise of the Sri Lankans in safeguarding their waters are recognised worldwide,” he told reporters at the Esscom monthly gathering at the police marine base.
Hazani said about 20 personnel from three agencies – police, armed forces, and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency - would participate in the intensive training.
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