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Pulau Pinang has received another visit from a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) vessel, just weeks after welcoming two ships from the same navy, sparking significant debate within the country.
Warships from the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet, namely RFS GROMKIY (335), RFS REZKIY (343), RFS ALDAR TSYDENZHAPOV (339), and PECHENGA, have arrived at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in Penang.
Just days after Penang received visits from two Chinese warships, four more warships from the Russian Pacific Fleet will dock in the state starting today until Wednesday.
The recent warm reception by the Penang state government for the sailors and cadets of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels was described as unusual, said former Deputy Defence Minister, Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz.