Mohamad Hasan says Langkawi has an airport and open spaces to accommodate various types of aircraft and ships.

Russia is among the strategic defence partners of Malaysia, which is actively lobbying for its MIG-35 and Sukhoi SU-35 aircraft.

The deputy prime minister suggests that Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor show written proof of his claim.

Arau MP Shahidan Kassim says it is a matter of public interest.

No details are available yet on why the ban was imposed.

Demonstrators are calling for immediate elections, as well as Dina Boluarte's removal, the dissolution of Congress and a new constitution.

The move comes in the midst of violent protests following the impeachment and arrest of her predecessor that have left dozens dead.

Dozens of roadblocks are hindering freight deliveries to the country's south, where protests have been most intense since the ouster of former president Pedro Castillo in early December.

Dina Boluarte apologises for those killed in the protests but rules out resigning.

Authorities announced Saturday yet another protester had died following demonstrations in the country's south.

The protesters are trying to keep up pressure on the government, defying a state of emergency that now covers almost one-third of the country.

The South American country has been rocked by demonstrations, mostly in the southern and eastern areas, since the ouster and arrest of Boluarte's predecessor Pedro Castillo in December.