Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has called on the global community to stand with Sabah in rejecting the unfounded claims by so-called Sulu heirs, which threatens not only Malaysia but also the principles that underpin international order.
“The international community has been pivotal in supporting Malaysia’s position on this matter. We are grateful for the solidarity expressed by our friends and allies, who understand the importance of upholding the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Hajiji said in a statement.
Speaking at the International Arbitration Colloquium 2023 themed State Sovereignty and Immunity in Commercial Arbitration at the Sabah International Convention Centre here today, the Chief Minister said:
“The recent decisions at the Paris Court of Appeal in France and at the Hague Court of Appeal, Netherlands are testaments to the government’s unwavering commitment to protecting the rights, integrity and sovereignty of Sabah.
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