This article was first published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as Fulcrum commentary and republished by CNA on 31 August 2024.
Dr Ian Storey is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
To read the article, visit Opinion | Why Malaysia has stayed quiet but firm on South China Sea: ‘let sleeping dogs lie’ | South China Morning Post (scmp.com)