Maritime intrusions: Malaysia not powerless, say experts

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The intrusion of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels in the Malaysian waters over 89 times since 2016 does not translate into Malaysia being powerless in defending its water territory, said experts. Universiti Malaya Department of International and Strategic Studies head Roy Anthony Rogers said Malaysia has acted by conveying its displeasure over the encroachments of Beting Patinggi Ali (photo, above), also known as the Luconia Shoals, through diplomatic means. "Malaysia as a country that adopts neutrality and has been doing what it can to prevent the encroachments within its own capabilities. "The only means currently are diplomatic dialogue and the non-use of force, within the framework of international law," Rogers told Malaysiakini. China, he said, needs to be aware that Malaysia is their "special friend" and it should not jeopardise the friendship by …