Malaysia's Bold Move Amid Rising Tensions

... US-China Confrontation At the core of these disputes lies the vast offshore oil and gas potential within the South China Sea. The region holds one of the largest unexplored energy reserves globally, making it a key area for energy security, especially for Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. These nations depend on offshore energy exploration to reduce their reliance on imported energy, and to fuel economic growth. Malaysia’s recent intensification of offshore drilling ...