Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stated that Malaysia is open to negotiations with China regarding the dispute in the South China Sea. During his official visit to China, he raised the issue of the South China Sea during his private meeting with President Xi Jinping.

PM Anwar regarding South China Sea

Anwar explained that as the state oil and gas company, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), has the largest platform for exploration and drilling in the area, Malaysia must continue with the project, even though there are overlapping claims in the region by China. Anwar emphasised that they are open to negotiations, given the need to balance national interests and international obligations.

Besides, he discussed the issue of Myanmar and the Rohingya refugee crisis, recognizing that China does not interfere in Myanmar’s internal affairs. Anwar highlighted that Myanmar’s internal conflicts could impact Malaysia, given that almost 200,000 Rohingya refugees are in Malaysia, and any developments in Myanmar could potentially affect their situation.

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