The inhibitions of International Law of the Sea on Malaysia’s Maritme Defence Doctrine (original) (raw)

This paper analyses on the restrictions imposed on the Malaysia's maritime defence concepts and strategies by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982. Among others, the paper examines the implementation of Sea Control in the maritime areas of national interest. It argues that the maritime areas of national interest do not have similar legal status. Hence, the military activities implemented in these waters need to be consistent with the principles and rights given by international law. The paper concludes that the limitation in military actions would directly inhibit Malaysia's ability to effectively implement the Sea Control concept.