Attacks in the Malacca Strait have been on the decline with only 11 cases last year compared to 18 in 2005 and 38 in 2004. Malaysia is looking for alternatives to shipping when transporting oil. A proposed oil pipeline project to pump oil across northern Malaysia could lower transportation costs and avoid risks of pirate attacks on tankers. A two-pronged approach was taken to protect ships, governments increased security patrols to deter and repel pirates. The next step would be going after the pirates directly, before they ever reach friendly ships.”]
Source: https://taosecurity.blogspot.com/2007/04/pirates-in-malacca-strait.html