KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Government is unequivocally and firmly committed to protecting Malaysia’s sovereignty, sovereign rights and interests in its maritime areas in the South China Sea, says the Foreign Ministry.
The ministry, in a statement Saturday , said that Malaysia firmly holds the view that matters relating to the South China Sea must be resolved peacefully and constructively, in accordance with the universally recognised principles of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea .
The ministry said in their common efforts to maintain the South China Sea as a sea of peace, stability and trade, it is therefore within this context that Malaysia will continue the diplomatic approach in their engagements with others, including China. "This is the approach taken in the ongoing negotiations between Asean member states and China to conclude the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.
“But now, China says no, this is an overlapping region. I said okay if that’s the case. Let’s talk," he said responding to Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who criticised Anwar for being ready to negotiate with China. Muhyiddin said Anwar’s remarks on negotiating with China indicated indirect recognition of China’s claims.
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