MALAYSIA'S Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday his country would not stop its oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea (SCS), despite claims by Beijing that Kuala Lumpur was infringing on its territory.

Speaking from Russia, where he is on an official trip, Anwar said Malaysia's exploration activities were within its territory and were not intended to be provocative or hostile toward China, with whom it has friendly relations.

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