evidence: KUCHING (Dec 10): Sarawak is currently looking into the idea of exploring James Shoal — an underwater shoal located about 83km northwest of Bintulu — said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. [...] James Shoal is located 22 meters underwater in the South China Sea and is within Malaysia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). [...] Malaysia has also effectively asserted its jurisdiction over its continental shelf including the areas in and around James Shoal.