In a statement today, MMEA said Rosli has nearly three decades of experience in maritime security and is an expert in planning and executing maritime operations, particularly in combating cross-border crimes such as illegal immigration, drugs and contraband smuggling and sea piracy.

“One of his major achievements was leading Ops Pelantar Merah, which resulted in high-profile arrests and a reduction in crime around the oil platforms in the country’s waters.

“Most recently, he has been leading the development of the sea surveillance system in the waters off Sarawak and the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, aimed at enhancing radar accessibility to monitor all suspicious vessel movements in national waters, particularly in the South China Sea,” said MMEA.

Rosli has held various key positions within the agency, including as Selangor maritime director, maritime intelligence director, maritime strategic planning director, Sabah and Labuan maritime director, and maritime security and surveillance division director.