MALAYSIA

MRSC Johor Bahru (MMEA)

Last verified: 14 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call 999

Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Second 24-hour line (MRSC Johor Bahru): +60 7 221 9231. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

Waters of Malaysia, approximately. See it on the rescue map →

Source

malaysia.gov.my · authority: use the public emergency number · checked 2026-10-14
malaysia.gov.my/en/categories/safety-and-community/public-safety/mers-999-emergency-line (“The main agencies connected through NG MERS 999 are: … Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency”); MRCC/MRSC lines: ICAO APSAR/WG/8 IP/06 “Malaysia Search and Rescue Update” (presented by Malaysia, 2023)

Frequently asked

What is the phone number of MRSC Johor Bahru (MMEA)?

Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Second 24-hour line (MRSC Johor Bahru): +60 7 221 9231.

Which waters does MRSC Johor Bahru (MMEA) cover?

The waters of Malaysia drawn on the VesselSOS rescue map (approximate). The VesselSOS app picks the responsible centre from your GPS position.

Neighbouring rescue centres

MRCC Singapore (MPA POCC) 12 nm MRSC Kuantan (MMEA) 143 nm MRCC Putrajaya (MMEA) 153 nm MRSC Langkawi (MMEA) 374 nm MRSC Kuching (MMEA) 396 nm Basarnas (SAR Nasional) 493 nm

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