COMMENT | M'sia navigates traps and fog of South China Sea

COMMENT | In late August, a Chinese diplomatic letter leaked by a Philippine news outlet sparked unprecedented outrage among Malaysian netizens, who began to question the government’s low-profile approach to the South China Sea dispute.

Malaysian netizens urged Putrajaya to adopt a more assertive stance against China, a sentiment that quickly gained traction on social media.

Since Malaysia joined the competition for land features, maritime zones, and resources...