Sibarau

The Sibarau-class is a class of patrol boats operated by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). These vessels are primarily used for maritime surveillance, law enforcement, and search and rescue operations within Malaysian waters.

Developed in the late 1960s to bolster the Royal Malaysian Navy's coastal defense capabilities following the Konfrontasi conflict, the Sibarau-class was designed for shallow-water patrol and maritime interdiction. The lead vessel, KD Sibarau, entered active service in 1970, serving as a reliable workhorse for regional security. Throughout their naval career, these vessels were heavily deployed in the Strait of Malacca and the South China Sea to counter piracy, illegal fishing, and smuggling operations. In 2006, the class was transferred to the newly established Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, where they continued active patrols until their gradual decommissioning in the 2010s.