Commentary: Malaysia and the South China Sea dispute - a sea change under PM Anwar Ibrahim?

Malaysia's position on the South China Sea dispute has remained consistent under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with Kuala Lumpur asserting its territorial claims and sovereign rights while maintaining close ties with China. This three-pronged policy involves steadfastly defending Malaysia's interests, decoupling the dispute from economic ties with China, and supporting ASEAN-China conflict management processes.