Illustrative map shows the apparent geographic extents of Dongsha Qundao, Xisha Qundao, Zhongsha Qundao, and Nansha Qundao, from which the People’s Republic of China claims its maritime zones.

Malaysian FM Sees Shift in China’s Justification of its Sweeping South China Sea Claims

“Four Sha,” are four island groups in South China Sea that Beijing claims to hold “historical rights” to.

Malaysia's Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah speaks during a news conference after the ASEAN Summit, in Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 28, 2021. [Reuters]

Malaysia: Cambodian PM Should have Consulted ASEAN Members Before Myanmar Visit

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Meanwhile, Indonesia Urges Phnom Penh, regional bloc’s new chair, to stick to what was agreed in previous meetings.

Anas Abdulrahman, who heads the negotiating team representing BRN rebels in Malaysia-brokered peace talks with Thailand, joins fellow delegates Che Muda (left) and Mohamad Shamsul (right) during a press conference near Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 13, 2022.

Malaysia Hands Over 3 Rebel Suspects to Thailand

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The rare prisoner transfer coincided with the latest round of Deep South peace talks in Kuala Lumpur.

Gen. Wanlop Rugsanaoh, the Thai peace talks panel chief (seated, right), Anas Abdulrahman (also known as Hipni Mareh), the BRN chief negotiator (seated, left), and Abdul Rahim Noor, the Malaysian facilitator for talks between the two (seated, center), pose with other delegates for a photograph at a hotel in Petaling Jaya, near Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 12, 2022.

After Thai-BRN Talks, Malaysia Says Deep South Solution Will Take Years

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In first in-person meeting since early 2020, Thai negotiators and rebel group discuss a 3-point framework for future deliberations.

Supporters wear t-shirts bearing an image of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak with the Malay words for “My Boss” emblazoned on the back as they wait for his arrival in Slim River, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2020.

Malaysians Slam Chinese Group for Inviting Ex-PM Najib as Keynote Speaker

The former leader, convicted of massive corruption last year, gave headliner speech at World Chinese Economic Forum.

Protesters march to Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur to demand that then-Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin resign, July 31, 2021.

Malaysia’s Youth Look to Take Politics by ‘Storm’ in 2022

MUDA is registered as a party for young people, as five million 18-21-year-olds are set to join electorate.

Police inspect the wreckage of a car-bomb explosion outside a government office in southern Thailand’s Yala, March 17, 2020.

Sources: Thailand, BRN Rebels to Resume In-person Peace Talks Next Month

Delegates from Bangkok and Barisan Revolusi Nasional last met face-to-face in Kuala Lumpur in March 2020.

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