Chinese jet performs ‘aggressive manoeuvre’ in front of US aircraft
WASHINGTON: A Chinese J-16 fighter jet performed an “unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre” during the intercept of a US Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance plane over the South China Sea last week, the US Indo-Pacific Command said Tuesday. The incident took place on Friday, according to Anadolu Agency citing a statement from the command. “The PRC pilot flew […]
Code of conduct for South China Sea’s draft text at second reading
SINGAPORE: Negotiators are currently on the second reading of the draft text of the code of conduct (COC) on South China Sea, according to Singapore Minister For Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. “In-person negotiations on the COC for the South China Sea had resumed last May, after delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Balakrishnan […]
Work together to maintain peace in South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia maintains its position that all parties must work together to ensure peace, security and stability as well as continue to play an active role in ensuring that the South China Sea remains a sea of peace and trade. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said matters relating to the South China […]
Chinese pioneers of Sarawak
After 1832, Singapore became the capital of the British Straits Settlements and this triggered a mass exodus of Chinese “Sinkeh” from mainland China to seek their fortunes in the Far East. A handful decided to sail across the South China Sea, to help build up the country and make it their home. In the first […]
New patrol craft for Kuching MMEA
PELABUHAN KLANG: One of two new generation patrol craft (NGPC) received by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) today will be located in Kuching, Sarawak. Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, who told that the vessels were for strengthening the agency’s surveillance activities in the Malaysian Maritime Zone (MMZ), said the one for […]
Malaysia reaffirms commitment to safeguard interests, rights in South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains firm in its commitment to safeguarding its interests and rights in the South China Sea. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said Malaysia’s position on the matter is clear and consistent. He said due to the complexity and sensitivity of the issue, all parties must work together to maintain peace, […]
