Kuala Lumpur: A total of 105 Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers and members received the 2024 Excellent Service Awards (APC 2024), as the highest recognition for their commitment throughout the past year, in an event held today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, MMEA director-general (DG) Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah emphasized that the award is not just a symbol of respect but also serves as a catalyst for all agency personnel to maintain a high-performance and professional work culture. “The excellence of the MMEA does not only lie in operational efficiency, but in the commitment of each of its officers to uphold the nation’s trust with full loyalty and courage,” he stated in a statement.

Mohd Rosli further urged the recipients to act as role models and mentors for the new generation within the agency, while continuing to strengthen the values of integrity, professionalism, and efficiency at every level of the organization. The APC recipients included those from the MMEA headquarters, Selangor MMEA, Melaka/Negeri Sembilan MMEA, Subang Maritime Air Station, and the Lumut Maritime Surveillance System (SWASLA).

During the event, he also presented the Maritime Excellent Service Ribbon (RCM) to nine APC recipients who have received the APC award three times during their service in the MMEA. The event, organized by the MMEA Resources Division, was also attended by the MMEA deputy DG (Logistics) Vice Admiral Datuk Saiful Lizan Ibrahim and acting deputy DG (Operations) Rear Admiral Mohd Zawawi Abdullah.