Malaysia’s Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein. (Source: EPA/VNA)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Malaysia’s Defence MinisterHishammꦦuddin Hussein on December 18 urged the Association of Southeast AsianNations (ASEAN) to band together in the East Sea issue so as to prevent majorpowers from dictating regional politics.
“Alone, we cannot face them, but as a coalition of 10 countries,I am confident that even China cannot take us lightly or ignore our stand,” theSingaporean news website Todayonline quoted the minister as saying.
ASEAN member states should also take action to prevent tensionin the region, he added.
Malaysia remains firmly against the escalating deployment ofmilitary assets in disputed territories in the East Sea, the Malaysian ministersaid, adding that the Royal Malaysian Navy needs to increase monitoringactivities to prevent incidents involving fishermen or maritime authorities inthe region to ensure the region is safe and stable, and free from geopolitical considerationsof superpowers.-VNA
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Malaysia’s Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein. (Source: EPA/VNA) 
