The opposition has renewed pressure on the federal government to provide a formal explanation in Parliament over allegations that 5,207 hectares of land were transferred to Indonesia as compensation involving villages near the Sabah–Kalimantan border.
According to Hamzah, the allegation surfaced during a meeting of Commission II of Indonesia’s People’s Representative Council on January 21, 2026. The discussion reportedly involved Indonesia’s Secretary of the Border Management Agency, who claimed that the land in question was used as compensation for three villages in the Nunukan area, close to the Sabah–Kalimantan border. Hamzah stressed that such assertions, if left unaddressed, could create uncertainty and confusion over territorial boundaries.
He maintained that Parliament is the appropriate platform to clarify the facts, verify the accuracy of the claims, and reaffirm Malaysia’s position. In his view, transparency through parliamentary proceedings would help prevent speculation and restore public confidence, especially on matters involving borders and international relations.
Hamzah’s renewed call followed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s position that there was no necessity to raise the issue in Parliament. The prime minister had instead criticised the opposition, accusing it of politicising the matter and misusing freedom of speech to advance its agenda. Despite this, Hamzah insisted that the request for clarification was based on national interest rather than political manoeuvring.
He argued that border-related issues demand a higher level of accountability, as they touch directly on Malaysia’s territorial integrity. Hamzah said that refusing to address the matter openly could invite further speculation and strain public trust in government institutions tasked with safeguarding national sovereignty.
Reports circulating earlier suggested that three villages in Nunukan Regency, located in Indonesia’s North Kalimantan province, were affected by a reported shift in the Malaysia–Indonesia border line. These claims also suggested that the villages may now fall within Malaysian territory, prompting questions about whether land adjustments were made as part of a bilateral understanding.
Hamzah cautioned that unresolved allegations of this nature could have diplomatic consequences if allowed to linger without official clarification. He said a measured and factual explanation would allow lawmakers to assess the situation objectively and ensure that Malaysia’s territorial boundaries remain clearly defined and protected.
The opposition leader reiterated that parliamentary debate should not be viewed as confrontation but as a constitutional process designed to uphold transparency and accountability. As calls for clarification continue, attention remains focused on whether the government will formally address the allegations during upcoming parliamentary sittings.
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