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Malaysia South China Sea Policy

February 24, 2023
Why Don’t Malaysian Policymakers View China as a Threat?
By Emirza Adi Syailendra
For years, successive governments have believed that labeling China a threat would be a self-fulfilling act.

April 20, 2020
Maritime Flashpoints and the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Sumathy Permal
Southeast Asian states like Malaysia are having to both deal with a global health crisis and step up defense of their South China Sea claims.

March 09, 2018
Should Malaysia Rename its Part of the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Public discussion of the proposal belies the challenges inherent in adopting it as well as Malaysia’s own approach to the question.

March 29, 2016
Did China Vessels Encroach Malaysia’s Waters?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Malaysia’s defense minister appears to contradict earlier official reports.

March 25, 2016
Around 100 China Ships Encroaching Malaysia’s Waters: Minister
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Around 100 China-registered vessels said to be detected in the Luconia Shoals in the South China Sea.

March 15, 2016
A Malaysia ‘Pushback’ Against China in the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Potential change in the country's South China Sea policy needs to be put into perspective.

November 24, 2015
Why Did China's Navy Gain Use of a Malaysia Port Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent move needs to be put in proper perspective.

November 17, 2015
Malaysia Slams China’s South China Sea Encroachments
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s deputy prime minister takes aim at Beijing’s actions.

November 03, 2015
How Is Malaysia Responding to China’s South China Sea Intrusion?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
There are signs the country is mulling new measures amid Beijing’s assertiveness.

October 29, 2015
What Does Malaysia’s New Defense Budget for 2016 Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what a budget trim for next year actually signifies.

October 27, 2015
Malaysia Cuts Military Budget for 2016 Amid Economic Woes
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Premier announces cut of over two percent for next year.

October 02, 2015
The Truth About China’s ‘Interference’ in Malaysia’s Politics
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent incident is yet another worrying sign of how Beijing treats its partners.
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