The Significance of Middle Rock

Security & Sovereignty

8th July 20229th July 2022

THE following information is a contribution to the ongoing debate surrounding the issue of Batu Puteh. It relates to some additional facts which all Malaysians should be aware of. The debaters on the issue of Batu Puteh failed to mention one important thing when the International Court of Justice (ICJ) handed down

Indonesia Claims Ownership of South Ledge and Karang Singa

Security & Sovereignty

18th January 202226th October 2022

(DEFENSE SECURITY ASIA)-A few days ago, the Indonesian media reported that its Home Minister Tito Karnavian had paid a visit to Karang Singa and Tubir Selatan (South Ledge) which is claimed to belong to the country. Karang Singa is located not far from South Ledge, Middle Rocks and Pedra Branca on

Territorial Integrity is National Security Agenda – Abu Bakar Maritime Base

Security & Sovereignty

12th September 202112th September 2021

Director-General, National Security Council (NSC) Datuk Haji Rodzi bin Md. Saad: - To ensure the integrity of the territory is at its best, the front line of national defence must always be in a state of readiness to face any eventuality, especially in strategic areas. Among the strategic areas