Malaysia says it will protect its rights in South China Sea

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Saturday (Apr 8) it was firmly committed to protecting its sovereign rights and interests in the South China Sea after China expressed concern about Malaysian energ

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday China was worried about activity by the state energy firm Petronas in a part of the South China Sea that Malaysia says is its territory., drawing criticism from the opposition, which said Anwar was risking Malaysia's sovereignty.

"The government of Malaysia is unequivocally and firmly committed to protecting Malaysia's sovereignty, sovereign rights and interests in its maritime areas in the South China Sea," the ministry said.

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