Why did Malaysia scramble fighter jets?
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Why did Malaysia scramble fighter jets?
Fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the transport planes on Monday after detecting “suspicious” activity over the South China Sea. Malaysia’s foreign ministry described the manoeuvre as a “serious threat to national sovereignty”.
Can Malaysian students go to China?
China plans to allow Malaysian students to return and continue their studies — Saifuddin. According to Saifuddin, priority will be given to final year students and those who need to use laboratory facilities for fields of study involving research that cannot be done online.
How many warships does Malaysia have?
Royal Malaysian Navy
| Royal Malaysian Navy Tentera Laut Di Raja Malaysia تنترا لاوت دراج مليسيا | |
|---|---|
| Size | Navy fleets: 15,000 active personnel 2 submarines 4 frigates (6 on order) 4 corvettes 6 offshore patrol vessels 33 fast attack craft 4 minesweepers 4 auxiliary ships 2 hydrographic survey vessels 12 military helicopters |
How high did Malaysia’s planes fly during the standoff with China?
Malaysia’s air force said the planes, comprising Ilyushin il-76 and Xian Y-20 strategic transporters, had traveled in an “in-trail” tactical formation at between 23,000 and 27,000 feet. Last year, a Chinese survey ship held a month-long standoff with a Malaysian oil exploration vessel within Malaysia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Why did Malaysia’s Air Force scrambled jets over Sarawak?
Malaysia’s air force said it scrambled jets on Monday to conduct visual confirmation after the planes flew within 60 nautical miles off Sarawak state of Malaysian Borneo. It described the incident as a “serious threat to national sovereignty and flight safety”.
What is the relationship between China and Malaysia?
“China and Malaysia are friendly neighbours, and China is willing to continue bilateral friendly consultations with Malaysia to jointly maintain regional peace and stability,” a spokesperson said. China has been pushing an expansive claim over the South China Sea, through which about $3 trillion worth of ship-borne trade passes annually.