KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Disruptions, unsafe encounters or legal ambiguities in the South China Sea could threaten Malaysia’s economic stability, national supply chains and regional food security, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah.
General : South China Sea Disruptions Threaten Malaysiaâs Economic Stability - Hasbi
MIMA, South China Sea, disruption, maritime, trade
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Disruptions in the South China Sea could threaten Malaysia's economic stability, trade, and food security, according to Deputy Transport Minister Hasbi.
- Over 96.4% of Malaysia's trade is seaborne, highlighting reliance on maritime routes.
- Port Klang and Tanjung Pelepas are among the world's busiest container ports.
- Geopolitical tensions in other regions have disrupted trade and increased costs.
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