Navy denies viral claim of Malaysian-Philippine standoff
The RMN said the 12-minute 51-second video was clearly intended to tarnish the longstanding defence and diplomatic ties between the two nations.
"No incident as depicted in the video took place.
"The spread of such false information has the potential to spark controversy and erode public confidence in the RMN's role, particularly in safeguarding the nation's maritime sovereignty," it said in a statement.
It said that disseminating false information of this nature could undermine peace and stability in the region and was seen as contributing to certain political or strategic agendas.
"The RMN remains committed to ensuring the continued safety and sovereignty of the nation's waters," it said.
The public was urged not to spread unverified information or make speculative claims that could cause confusion, in the interest of preserving global peace.
The video, sighted by the New Straits Times, claimed that the RMN had been locked in a naval standoff with the Philippines near Sabah on Aug 11.
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