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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. defended his country's landmark 2016 arbitration victory in the South China Sea while announcing graft charges against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez in his state of the nation address.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to using the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and bilateral negotiations as the cornerstone for resolving maritime boundary disputes with neighbouring countries.
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The Royal Malaysian Air Force is expanding its surveillance presence in the South China Sea through new drone technology and modern patrol aircraft, strengthening Malaysia's maritime awareness amid growing geopolitical competition in the region.
Malaysia's air force chief has flagged critical equipment shortages hindering the nation's ability to patrol and defend its Exclusive Economic Zone, citing evolving regional security pressures in the South China Sea.
Malaysia's military leadership has stressed the strategic importance of aerial capabilities in defending the nation's maritime interests as regional tensions intensify and geopolitical dynamics shift.
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The Royal Malaysian Air Force is installing air defence and surveillance radar systems at Bintulu, Bukit Puteri, Bukit Lunchu, and Pulau Layang-Layang to enhance airspace monitoring and bolster operational readiness.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry will upgrade strategic infrastructure at Layang-Layang Island, including installing an air defence radar by 2029, to strengthen security and reassert sovereignty in the contested South China Sea.
Malaysia has launched its ANKA-S unmanned aircraft system, a major upgrade to maritime surveillance capabilities in the strategically vital South China Sea. The defence ministry says the drone fleet will strengthen national security and reduce operational costs.
China's Ambassador to Malaysia has commended the country's constructive role in advancing Code of Conduct negotiations for the South China Sea, describing the talks as entering a critical stage with hopes for completion this year.