Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an internal probe into the leak of a classified diplomatic note sent by China regarding oil exploration activities in the South China Sea, following its publication by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. The note, sent in February 2024, expressed China’s concerns over Malaysia’s oil and gas exploration near the Luconia Shoals, an area claimed by China under its controversial nine-dash line but situated within Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Despite China’s objections, Malaysia has reaffirmed its right to conduct exploration in the region under international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed Malaysia’s commitment to protecting its sovereignty while maintaining diplomatic dialogue with China, highlighting the broader regional tensions over competing claims in the South China Sea. The leak has further complicated Malaysia’s delicate balancing act between defending its maritime rights and preserving its economic ties with China, with the government swiftly initiating an investigation to prevent further breaches. Like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of global economies and geopolitics. Watch complete video and do not forget to visit our channel for more interesting videos. ——————————————————————————-https://thepacificreports.com/2024/09…———————————————————————————0:00 Malaysia Investigates Leak of Classified Chinese Note on South China Sea Dispute0:31 Background 2:47 Recent Developments3:29 Malaysia Urged to Halt All activities in the South China Sea by China 8:35 End Note
