In July, a court in France issued a verdict that was hailed by the Malaysian government as a “decisive victory” in its decades-long dispute with a group of alleged Filipino heirs of a 19th-century sultanate over claims to Malaysian state assets overseas.
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BASED on news reports, there are two important issues surrounding the Suluk Claim. (i) The claim for compensation (money), and (ii) The territorial claim by the Philippines Government.
Compensation is simple to settle, it is just a case of paying an agreed sum. The claim of Territory is very very serious. It is a matter for both the Philippines and Malaysian Government to discuss amicably.
Malaysia need to consider that the Philippines is a bigger and progressive country with a population nearing 100 million. Remember that United States of America is 100% supporting Philippines on any dispute.
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Kuala Lumpur: The Government will not hesitate to take legal action based on the country’s existing criminal laws against any parties, including Malaysians, who give any form of support to or collaborate with the Sulu claimants, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.