Malaysia said on Saturday it was firmly committed to protecting its sovereign rights and interests in the South China Sea after China expressed concern about Malaysian energy projects in a part of the sea that China also claims.
about activity by the state energy firm Petronas in a part of the South China Sea that Malaysia says is its territory.with China, 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. Petronas operates oil and gas fields within Malaysia's exclusive economic zone and has in recent years had several encounters with Chinese vessels.
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