Kuala lumpur: The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has denied claims of a standoff between its forces and the Philippine Navy, as alleged in a viral social media video.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the RMN stressed that no such incident took place and described the YouTube video in question as an attempt to undermine the longstanding defence and diplomatic ties between the two countries. The spread of such false information has the potential to stir controversy and erode public trust in RMN's role, particularly in safeguarding the nation's maritime sovereignty.

The RMN highlighted that false information of this nature could threaten peace and stability in the region and may be seen as serving certain political or strategic agendas. The RMN issued a statement emphasizing the importance of accurate information and the risks associated with spreading unverified claims.

The RMN reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the continued security and sovereignty of Malaysian waters. It urged the public not to spread unverified information or engage in speculation that could cause confusion and jeopardise global peace. The statement reiterated the need for caution in disseminating information that could potentially harm international relations and regional stability.

The 12-minute 51-second video showed several warships at sea and claimed that RMN and Philippine Navy vessels were in a standoff near Sabah waters. The RMN has categorically denied these allegations, asserting the importance of maintaining peaceful and cooperative relations with neighboring countries.