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The aim of this research is to analyze the potential of fisheries resources in the Fisheries Management Area of the Republic of Indonesia, the Malacca Strait, the causes of foreign fishing vessels fishing in these waters, and efforts to reduce illegal fishing by foreign fishing vessels. The research uses qualitative methods by collecting data through interviews, questionnaires and observations. The research results show an increase in the potential of Indonesian fisheries resources in the Malacca Strait in terms of catch volume, production value and number of fishing vessels. The reasons why foreign fishing vessels are still fishing include the lack of fisheries resources in their countries of origin, ignorance of Indonesia's maritime boundaries, and weak supervision. Efforts to reduce illegal fishing include improving the quality of monitoring vessels, routine surveillance patrols, tightening licensing and vessel monitoring procedures, as well as arresting foreign vessels that engage in illegal fishing. Based on the SWOT analysis, there are 18 strategies for monitoring foreign fishing vessels. It is necessary to increase routine supervision and take firm action against foreign fishing vessels that carry out illegal fishing in the Malacca Strait. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]