Rashini& Maimun, nd.). There were several major oil spill incidents involving oil tankers in the Strait of Malacca from 1976 to 1999. Examples of such spills are Diego Silang (1976), Asian (1977), M. T. Ocean Treasure (1981), Mv. Pantas (1986), Nagasaki Spirit (1992), An Tai (1997), and Sun Vista (1999). There is several reasons lead to the Straits highly vulnerable to oil spills. First reason is Straits of Malacca is a major international tanker route transport crude oil from Middle East to Northeast Asian
The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is a complex environment, in which four continents border and many countries operate (Bhaskar & Kemp, 2011). Maritime security of the IOR is an extremely broad area of concern. It covers everything from terrorism, the physical security of ports and ships, right through to the security of energy resources into the future (Brewster, et al., 2013). The principal maritime security challenges of the IOR include maritime borders/ disputes, energy and mineral resources security
LINKAGES BETWEEN MARITIME PIRACY AND TERRORISM Author: Aditi Chatterjee* MOTIVATIONS Maritime piracy and terrorism have often been used interchangeably and there exists an on-going debate about their definition and legal meaning. The 1958 Geneva Convention on High Seas defines piracy as, “any illegal act of violence, detention or any act of depredation, committed for private ends by the crew or the passengers of a private ship or a private aircraft, and directed on the high seas against another
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According to iRami (2012) stated that the shipping plays an important role in world trade which is the backbone of the world economy. Recently, without these boats and vessels provide transportation services, many countries will be unable to participate in world trade and will not be as prosperous. From centuries past, the sea has always been important to all country at the world which as an important factor of economic development of every maritime country. The maritime sector contributes significantly
The first of the three themes stated by Abu- Lughod is the European Subsystem and how it plays a roll in the world system. Three topics emerge from this theme: Cities of the Champagne Fairs (51), Bruges and Ghent (commercial and industrial cities of Flanders) (78), and the merchant mariners of Genoa and Venice (102). First, Champagne fairs. Champagne fairs were an annual cycle of trading fairs held in towns within the Champagne region. The Champagne region is northeast of France, lying between the
Death ship, as many would call it. The SS Ourang Medan is one of the biggest mysteries in the 20th century. There is only a little bit of evidence we know about the SS Ourang Medan’s history. The actual incident was one of the most bizarre and shocking events in human history. There are many different theories about the event. Some seem realistic, while others are just filled with imagination. In order to understand the incident of the SS Ourang Medan, one needs to know it’s background, the event
“Islamization was a process not an event and it still continues as Islam seeks deeper roots and greater influence.” (Ricklefs et al., 2010) In this essay, I will be looking at the adoption of Islam in Island South East Asia, how it spread over time and why the people of this region converted to Islam. Islam is a religious practice dating back to the Prophet Muhammad in approximately the year 570 in Mecca, the followers of this religion are called Muslims. There are 5 central rules in Islam, called
This zoo is the second-largest zoo in Malaysia since more than 1200 animals from the 215 different species can be found. Malacca zoo was established in 1963 as well as Zoo Negara, but the Department of Wildlife and National Parks took over this zoo in 1979. This zoo is basically used for the wildlife rescue base, but on August 13, it was opened to the public by the Prime Minister
(Including South China Sea, South America, and the Caribbean) The pirates are very active in the waters between the Red Sea and Indian Ocean, off the Somali coast, and in the Strait of Malacca. According to some estimates, worldwide losses due to piracy can be as high as 13-16 billion US dollars per year. The Strait of Malacca remains a hot spot for piracy today. In recent years the area it has seen decreased due to patrolling by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore navy forces, and increased level
INDEPENDENCE OF MALAYA Malaysia is a country located in Southeast Asia. Every 31st of August, Malaysians celebrate their independence day. Prior to achieving its independence, Malaysia had had been under foreign rule for 446 years (1511-1957), first by the Portuguese, then the Dutch, followed by the British, and finally the Japanese. Colonialists’ attempt to control the economy and politics of the country, the imposition of taxes, violation of local customs and practices, arrogance and compulsion
1.0Introduction In Malaysia, the law is commonly derived from the English law which compromises of local law and laws of England which includes legislation, common law and rules of equity, and was applied in Malaysia through the doctrine of reception. It has England as its prototype and shares substantial heritage with the common law (Shamrahayu A Aziz, 2009). The common law is the body of rules emerged by the old common law courts which is the Court of Exchequer, Court of Common Pleas and Court
thus, local customs were recognized by the court provided that they were not contrary to reasons, justice and general public policy. Contrary to the Chinese customary law, the Hindu customary law did not impose upon the courts in the Strait Settlements and Malay States, the problem of ascertaining its substantive principles. In ascertaining the principle of Hindu customary law, the court could rely on the evidence of experts on the local customs of the Hindu community and the authoritative
Singapore. Is it an island, a city, or a state? Surprisingly, this exotic sounding name applies to all three. The island is a diamond shape. It is a diamond in the sea, sparkling with bright lights at night, and a gem of great value to the world with its important port, and financial center of the world. It is one of the largest in the world. It is necessary for Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL) to understand the importance of economics and the military strategic for the United States military
Highnesses, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, I depart from Cadiz, Española to venture on my fourth voyage. At fifty-one years of age and not in the best of health due to gout, I know it is not a wise decision but my intention is to find the Strait of Malacca to China, India and Japan and to successfully sail around the world. By accomplishing this, I will certainly regain my reputation especially from the aftermath of the last journey. Therefore, I must bear in mind the instructions given to me that
increased their company’s desire for bases in the region near it. Main reasons for the interest of British in the country in the 19th Century: The opening of Singapore, The Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824, the establishment and transfer of power of the straits, Settlement Intervention of the Malay States, the progress of British Administration and opening of the rubber estates. Factors of British colonialism in Malaya were because there were vas natural resources in Malaya, strategic location and also
World-system defines our social historical system of interdependent which form a structure that bounds and functions according to distinct rule. It may also be considered a multiple cultural systems with a single division of labor or central location. The first world system arose after the Roman’s world had been broken up and marked the first time that Eastern hemisphere had interconnected between the seventh and thirteenth century CE. With a purpose of communication and trade the continents of
gold and silverware, copper utensils, iron implements and cotton goods. The fleet sailed along China's coast to Champa close to Vietnam and, after crossing the South China Sea, visited Java, Sumatra and reached Sri Lanka by passing through the Strait of Malacca. On the way back it sailed along the west coast of India and returned home in 1407. Envoys from Calicut in India and several countries in Asia and the Middle East also boarded the ships to pay visits to China. Zheng He's second and third voyages
In the Western Pacific, the South China Sea is a global crossroads that holds strategic importance for many nations world wide. The South China Sea stretches from the Taiwan and Luzon Straits in the north to Indonesia and the Strait of Malacca in the south with Vietnam on the west and the Philippines and Borneo on the east. In total size, the South China Sea surpasses the Mediterranean Sea. However, unlike this Near-Eastern comparator, territorial disputes and conflicting claims threaten the movement
northeast monsoon period, with an average rainfall r... ... middle of paper ... ... civilizations of China, India, Indonesia, or the West. The National Museum of Singapore is the oldest museum that was established when Singapore was part of the Straits Settlements. Heritage is very important and can be see or talked about in museums, art galleries, heritage institutions, and national monuments. The Asian Civilizations Museum (ACM) shows the history and culture of Singapore’s ancestral cultures.