Malaysia calls for stability and cooperation in South China Sea amid global pressures
KUALA LUMPUR: The South China Sea must not be left vulnerable to disruption or hostile actions, as any escalation of conflict in the strategically vital waters would have far-reaching consequences for rapidly growing regional economies, including Malaysia. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said growing global economic pressures from trade volatility to tariff tensions are already impacting […]
Typhoon Fung-Wong detected near the Philippines
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an advisory on Typhoon Fung-Wong, which was detected about 129 kilometres (km) southwest of Vigan City, the Philippines, this morning. In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the typhoon is moving west-northwest at 30 kilometres per hour (km/h), with a maximum wind speed of 120 km/h. “Typhoon Fung-Wong was […]
Premier stresses need to safeguard peace in South China Sea
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged ASEAN and China to maintain stability and foster constructive cooperation in the South China Sea to ensure continued peace and prosperity in the region. Speaking at a gala dinner held in conjunction with the 24th ASEAN-China Senior Officials’ Meeting on the Declaration […]
Code of Conduct talks for South China Sea must conclude by 2026
KUCHING: Negotiations on the Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea must be concluded by July 2026, said Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin. “The deadline is drawing near, and negotiations must be intensified more aggressively so that the COC draft can be finalised according to schedule,” […]
South China Sea: Malaysia committed to Code of Conduct
KUCHING: Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a substantive and effective Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea, further highlighting the importance of peace, security and stability within the ASEAN region. In a statement the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) said the COC, currently being negotiated by ASEAN member states and […]
Renaming of South China Sea a personal stance
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has stressed that the proposal to rename the South China Sea is a personal stance, and there is no reason for any party to be dissatisfied with it. According to the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, the issue should not be viewed through political lens […]
Question mark over China’s renewed claim
What could be their end goal? That is one question that begs an answer when attempting to explain the controversy surrounding China’s 10-dash line claim in the South China Sea. It was around this time last year that the country published a new map laying territorial claims over disputed regions in the sea, overlapping with […]
Chinese jet performs ‘aggressive manoeuvre’ in front of US aircraft
WASHINGTON: A Chinese J-16 fighter jet performed an “unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre” during the intercept of a US Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance plane over the South China Sea last week, the US Indo-Pacific Command said Tuesday. The incident took place on Friday, according to Anadolu Agency citing a statement from the command. “The PRC pilot flew […]
Code of conduct for South China Sea’s draft text at second reading
SINGAPORE: Negotiators are currently on the second reading of the draft text of the code of conduct (COC) on South China Sea, according to Singapore Minister For Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. “In-person negotiations on the COC for the South China Sea had resumed last May, after delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Balakrishnan […]
Work together to maintain peace in South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia maintains its position that all parties must work together to ensure peace, security and stability as well as continue to play an active role in ensuring that the South China Sea remains a sea of peace and trade. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said matters relating to the South China […]