Malaysia Won't Stop South China Sea Exploration,.

RESOURCE exploitation; PETROLEUM prospecting; INTERNATIONAL arbitration; PETROLEUM industry; INTERNATIONAL law; NATURAL gas prospecting

Malaysia's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has stated that the country will continue its oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, despite China's claims that Malaysia is encroaching on its territory. Anwar emphasized that Malaysia's exploration is within its own waters and is not meant to provoke China. Malaysia's Foreign Ministry will investigate a leaked diplomatic note from China claiming that Malaysia's exploration is infringing on its territory. China's claims in the South China Sea complicate energy exploration efforts by several countries, including Malaysia. Anwar stated that Malaysia will continue to explain its position to China and will not cross other countries' borders. [Extracted from the article]