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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency uses cutters and small boats on the water, and fixed- and rotary wing (helicopters) as well UAV in the air. The Coast Guard employs various small arms including handguns, shotguns, rifles, and machine guns.
Procurement
In 2015, Malaysia signed a contract worth MYR380 million (USD96.8 million) to order six-ship known as the New Generation Patrol Craft (NGPC). The ship was design based on German-based Fassmer Shipbuilding Company. The first ship is expected to be delivered by December 2016 while the last ship is expected to be delivered by June 2018. The ship will also be equipped with Spanish-Aerovision Fulmar UAVs. In September 2016, the Japanese government through its Prime Minister Shinzō Abe have promise to give Malaysia patrol boats that will be sent in the first half of 2017 following a similar agreements with Philippines and Vietnam. The military vessels, which previously used by the Japan Coast Guard will be handed over free of charge to Malaysia to counter Chinese military activities in the waters of Malaysia.