Malaysia continues allowing foreign ships, except Israel, says PM


PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has affirmed that Malaysia's longstanding policy of permitting ships from various nations to dock in its ports remains unchanged, except for vessels from Israel.

Addressing concerns about a Chinese military ship docking in Penang, the Prime Minister clarified that joint military operations with countries like the United States, India, China, Singapore, and Indonesia have been routine for years.

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