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The announcement came after the Malaysian PM said the new security pact could be a “catalyst for a nuclear arms race in the Indo-Pacific region.”

China’s recent overflight has raised dormant Malaysian fears about the nation’s sovereignty over its Bornean territories.

The country will only face growing threats to its maritime sovereignty in the years to come.

The comments by the country's top diplomat touched on a number of core Malaysian anxieties about China.

The meetings shape as a response to Washington's recent diplomatic efforts to rally regional support against China.

Wang Yi riffed on a number of familiar tunes, from China's role in post-COVID-19 recovery to the shibboleth of “non-interference.”

The handover of the first capital defense asset acquired from China by Malaysia highlighted the ongoing status of a landmark security agreement between the two countries. The handover of the first capital defense asset acquired from China by Malaysia highlighted the ongoing status of a landmark security agreement between the two countries.

A closer look at the PH government’s emerging foreign affairs framework a year after it took office and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

A closer look at the significance of a recent develop within Sino-Malaysian relations.

The landmark arrangement was in the headlines again within the wider security relationship.

A look at the progress of an old deal under new political realities.

A closer look at how bilateral ties will likely shape up under the new government in the coming years.

Irrespective of the outcome, the country faces some critical challenges that need to be addressed.

Malaysia will send a warship to fully participate in the world’s largest international maritime exercise for the first time.

Public discussion of the proposal belies the challenges inherent in adopting it as well as Malaysia’s own approach to the question.

Though the country continues to eye expanding its fleet, it remains a long way off from achieving that goal.

Deputy premier’s remarks are testament to lingering challenges that remain for regional states.

Agreement in principle reached in the context of growing bilateral defense ties.

A closer look at reports that China has had its second known docking of submarines in the Southeast Asian state.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s first White House visit is a chance to address broader challenges in bilateral ties.

Despite the obvious challenges, one should not dismiss the possibility of advances being made in the future.

Inaugural drills are yet another sign of Beijing’s deepening security role in the subregion.

The setting up of a high-level body is yet another move to boost their security ties.

Recent controversies over the country’s foreign policy decisions are the product of a broader problem.