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Amy Chew

Malaysia’s energy needs face Chinese pushback in South China Sea

Malaysia's state-run Petronas is exploiting gas reserves in the South China Sea [File: Bazuki Muhammad/Reuters]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – When Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made his first official visit to China earlier this month, Chinese officials questioned Malaysia’s oil and gas exploration within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea.

China was concerned that state-owned energy company Petronas “carried out a major activity at an area that is also claimed by China,” Anwar said in response to a parliamentary question on April 4.

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