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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.