Future of the Royal Malaysian Navy

Defend the Malacca Strait and a country cut in two, what challenge !

Cartography
Of the entire Malay land aera, only 0,3% were of waters (rivers/lakes).
Coastline of 4,675 kilometres (2,905 mi), whereby Peninsular Malaysia has 2,068 kilometres (1,285 mi), while East Malaysia has 2,607 kilometres (1,620 mi) of coastline. A EEZ of 334,671km2 claimed.

Personnal Strenght +/- 14 000

4 Frigates
2 Lekiu
(Jebat, Lekiu). 1800/2200 tons, 105 meters (British 1990’s light frigate design). Commissioned by 1999, with probably +/- 30 year of service expected, to remain in service until late 2020's/early 2030's.

2 Kasturi
(Kasturi, Lekir). 1500/1900 tons, 97+ meters (German FS 1500 light frigate design). Commissioned by 1984, with probably +/- 30 year of service expected, to be retired during 2010's.

4 Light Corvettes
4 Laksamana
(Laksamana Hang Nadim, Laksamana Tun Abdul Jamil, Laksamana Muhammed Amin, Laksamana Tan Pusmah). 650+ tons, 62+ meters (former ex Iraqi 1980's light corvettes). Transferred by 1997/1999.

+/- 8 Fast Attack Crafts
4 Handalan (no longer ops)
(Handalan, Perkasa, Pendikar, Gempita). 240+ tons, 42+ meters (Sweden Spica 1970's design). Commissioned by 1979. Now ageing FAC

4 Perdana (no longer ops)
(Perdana, Serang, Ganas, Ganyang). 230/260 tons, 47 meters (French Combattante II early 1970's design). Commissioned by 1972/1973.

6 Ocean Patrol Vessels
6 Kedah
(Kedah, Pahang, Perak, Terengganu, Kelantan, Selangor). 1800 tons, 91 meters (derived from German Meko 100 design). Commissioned by 2006/2010.

8? Mid Shore Patrol Vessels
6 Jerong
(Jerong, Tudak, Paus, Yu, Baung, Pari). 210/250 tons, 44+ meters (German 1970's B45 gunboat). Commissioned by 1976/1977.

2 ? Sri Kedah
(Sri Perlis, Sri Johor). 100 tons, 31+ meters (1960's British PB's). Commissioned by 1968, now no longer in service

2 Submarines
2 Abdul Rahman
(Abdul Rahman, Abdul Razak). 1800 tons, 70 meters (Scorpene SSK design). Commissioned by 2009.

Auxiliary Ships
2 Sri Indera Sakti (logistic ship)
(Sri Indera Sakti, Mahawangsa). 1800/4300 tons, 100 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1981.

1 Pearl (Hydrographic/Survey Ships)
(Pearl). 1900 tons, 71 meters. Commissioned by 1978.

1 Foreigner (Hydrographic/Survey Ships)
(Foreigner). 1900 tons, 67+ meters. Commissioned by 1998.

1 Tunas (Royal Yacht)
(Tunas). 230 tons, 35+ meters. Commissioned by 1989.

1 d'Turtles (Divers Tender/Tug/Buoy Tender)
(d'Turtles). Uncertain data ?

2 Harbor Tugs
(d Mussels, Bot Delay One). Uncertain data ?

2 Support Ships
(Bunga Mas Lima, Bunga Mas Six).8000 tons, 132+ meters. Commissioned by 1997.

2 Fast Transport Ships
2 Sri Three
(Sri Three, Sri Gaya).110 tons, 37+ meters (Australian fast small transport troops design). Commissioned by 2001

Small Amphibious Crafts
2 Jernih (LCU)
(Jernih, Terijah). 290 tons, 38 meters, built by 1977.

Up to 5 LCM (Mk6)
LCM 1-5 (US LCM6 design). Built by 1970’s.

Up to 9 LCPV
(RCP 1-9). 15/30 tons, built by 1974.

Up to 15 ageing LCP
19 tons, 14+ meters, built by 1965/1966.

1 Training Ships
1 Hang Tuah (Training Frigate)
(Hang Tuah). 2300+ tons, 97+ meters (former Ghana/British late 1960's light frigate). Transferred by 1977.

4 Mine-Warfare Ships
4 Mahamiru
(Mahamiru, Jerai, Ledang, Kinabalu). 600 tons, 51 meters (Italian Lerici MCM design). Commissioned by 1985/1986.

MALAYSIAN MARITIME ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (+/- 4500)
2 Ocean Patrol Vessels
2 Musytari
(Musytari, Marikh). 1300 tons, 75 meters. Commissioned by 1984/1985.

2 Offshore Patrol Vessels
2 Langkawi
Uncertain data ?

2 ? Mid Shore Patrol Vessel
1 Sri Kedah
(Sri Melaka). 100 tons, 31+ meters (1960's British PB's). Commissioned by 1964.

1 Lembing
Uncertain data ?

Others Mid-Shore & In-Shore Patrol Vessels (uncertain data ?)
15 Gagah.
5 Ramunia.
2 Nusa.
15 Sipadan.
2 Rhu.
10 Pengawal.
1 Peninjau.
5 Pelindung.
5 Semilang.
2 Penggalang.
4 Penyelamat.
1 Pengaman.
38 Kilat.
4 Malawali.

1 Merlin (Training Ship)
Uncertain data ?

MALAYSIAN MARINE POLICE (2100)
up to 30 ? Mid Shore Patrol Vessels
9 Imp PX
15 Lang-Hitam
6 Sangitan

Others
Up to 120 various Inshore Patrol Vessels, Small Crafts, RHIBs & so...
Up to 8 Support and transport Vessels

MALAYSIAN CUSTOMS SERVICE
8 Patrols Crafts
2 Combatboat 90H
6 Perak
Up to 36 others various small crafts.

MALAYSIAN NAVAL AVIATION (160)
Helicopters:
- 6 Lynx (ASW/ASUW, able to carry Sea-Skua light anti-ship missiles)
- 6 AS-555 Fennec (Utility)
- 3 Dauphin AS-365 (SAR)

Some Malaysian Air Force & Police helicopters were SAR capable...

As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !