Malaysia raises concerns over US-backed Philippine military base
August 19, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to bolster Malaysia’s defences, citing concerns over a US-backed Philippine military outpost just kilometres from Malaysia’s eastern state of Sabah.
Anwar singled out Balabac island in southern Palawan, where the Philippines has been upgrading strategic facilities and building a 3km airstrip.…
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