Royal Malaysian Navy littoral mission ship KD Rencong, from the HQ Eastern Fleet at Teluk Sepanggar naval base that oversees the waters off Sabah and Sarawak, taking part in a maritime exercise on security in the South China Sea.

Malaysia is establishing a new naval base in Sarawak, how this will impact ties with China?

In recent weeks, there has been a resurgence of interest in establishing a new naval base in a quiet town in Sarawak after a decade of inactivity. This development aligns with Malaysia‘s potential shift towards a more assertive posture in response to Chinese influence in resource-rich regions near Borneo. However, experts suggest that while Malaysia plans to construct its latest naval facility in Bintulu, which … Continue reading Malaysia is establishing a new naval base in Sarawak, how this will impact ties with China?