Malaysia must stand its ground

THE South China Sea is a vast maritime estate for Malaysia’s blue economy. In the oil and gas sector, for example, more areas are being explored with the possibility of lucrative gains. There is a huge potential in fishery and its islands and coral atolls also offer vast opportunities in marine tourism.

Due to the wealth of resources it holds, many countries, including Malaysia and China, have tried to stake their claim on territories in the South China Sea.