KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) - Malaysia has been re-electedto the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council underCategory C for the 2026-2027 term for the 11th consecutive time.

Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah led theMalaysian delegation to the election, held during the 34th Sessionof the IMO Assembly, in London on Nov 28.

Malaysia secured the 13th position out of 20 available seats, with atotal of 129 votes out of 171 valid ballots cast.

The successful re-election reflect the continued confidence of IMOMember States in Malaysia’s constructive role, reliability as acommitted maritime partner, and sustained contributions to at the global level, the Transport Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

“Following the renewed mandate for the 2026–2027 term, Malaysia will intensify efforts to strengthen its outreach and support to IMO Member States through expanded human capital development programmes and expert assistance under the IMO Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP),” the statement read.

It said Malaysia will continue to play a constructive role within the IMO’s main committees by contributing more substantively, including through leadership roles and co-sponsorship of proposals aligned with global maritime priorities.

The IMO council members under Category C comprise 20 elected countries, which have special interests in maritime transport or navigation and whose election to the council would ensure the representation of all major geographic areas of the world…

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