PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia consistently leverages diplomatic channels to address issues with other nations, says Unity Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil.
The Communications Minister said this approach aligns with the principles brought by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in unravelling various problems.
"The Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister have consistently stressed the importance of utilising diplomatic channels, especially within the Asean spirit, to resolve issues,” Fahmi said during a press conference, here, on Friday (Nov 15).
On Thursday (Nov 14), Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin said that Malaysia sent a protest note to the Philippines regarding the country's two new maritime laws, which infringe on Sabah's maritime boundaries.
He explained that the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Nov 8, were confirmed to extend beyond Malaysia’s New Map of 1979, which is based on international law.
Mohamad Alamin added that the reference documents, related to the new laws, also touched on the Philippines' claim over Sabah.
According to international media reports, the Philippines’ two new maritime laws are seen as an effort to strengthen Manila’s claims over control of the South China Sea, which remains disputed to this day. - Bernama
