Malaysia ready to discuss China’s claim, says Anwar


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is open to talks over China’s claim on oil and gas in the South China Sea, even as oil and gas exploration by PETRONAS will continue as is, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said he had conveyed this “sensitive issue” to Chinese President Xi Jinping during his official visit to China last week.

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