28 AUGUST 2026, SINGAPORE,NHC ENGAGEMENT IN CF -17, TTEG -49 & PCC -17 UNDER THE CO-OPERATIVE MECHANISM. The National Hydrographic Centre (NHC) participated in a series of high-level engagements under the Co-operative Mechanism (CM) on the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) hosted by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). NHC was represented by Rear Admiral Dr. Najhan bin Md Said, Director General of Hydrography (DG NHC), who actively contributed throughout the three consecutive engagements covering the 17th Co-operation Forum (CF-17) from 25–26 August, the 49th Tripartite Technical Experts Group (TTEG-49) on 27 August and the 17th Project Coordination Committee (PCC-17) on 28 August. The meetings brought together Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore along with user States and maritime stakeholders to discuss navigational safety, marine environmental protection and the continued safe and efficient use of the SOMS. The CF-17 provided a platform to exchange views, expertise and perspectives on the evolving requirements of maritime navigation. This was followed by TTEG-49, where the three littoral States deliberated on technical matters concerning navigational safety and the progress of initiatives under the CM. The engagement concluded with PCC-17, which focused on coordinating, implementing and progressing projects endorsed under the CM. Across all three platforms, NHC advanced Malaysia’s technical expertise in hydrography, navigational safety, marine environmental protection and marine geospatial information reinforcing its continued contribution to the cooperative management of the Straits. The four-day engagement provided a valuable platform for NHC to deepen regional partnerships, professional networks and technical cooperation with the littoral States and maritime stakeholders. It also reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to collective responsibility and practical cooperation in safeguarding the SOMS as one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes ensuring its continued safety, efficiency and sustainability for regional and international maritime trade.
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