Sulu case: Spanish arbitrator Stampa to face criminal charges in Madrid
KUALA LUMPUR: Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa, who controversially ordered Malaysia to pay US$14.92 billion to self-claimed heirs of the defunct Sulu Sultanate, will face charges in the Madrid Court on Dec 11. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the Madrid Court had carried out their […]
Historic victory for Putrajaya as French court ends defunct Sulu heirs claims over diplomatic assets
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia created another piece of history after securing a decisive legal victory in the French Court that ends defunct Sulu heirs’ claims over Malaysian government’s diplomatic assets. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said on Nov 6, the French Court had annulled the order […]
London International Arbitration Colloquium gathers legal experts to discuss sulu case
KUALA LUMPUR: The London International Arbitration Colloquium organised by the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department and its collaborating partners yesterday brought together legal and industry experts in discussing and probing the parameters of international arbitration, especially cases involving sovereignty of states like the recent Sulu case involving Malaysia. Minister in the Prime […]
M’sia will not entertain frivolous claims by any party on Sabah: Zambry
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia does not recognise and will not entertain any frivolous claims made by any party including the purported heirs of Sulu Sultan on Sabah, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. He said Sabah was recognised by the United Nations and the international community as part of Malaysia since the formation […]
Sulu case: M’sia seeks annulment of US$14.9 billion final award by Spanish arbitrator
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is in the process of obtaining an annulment of the purported final award of US$14.9 billion (RM62.59 billion) issued by a Spanish arbitrator, Dr Gonzalo Stampa in the case brought by the purported heirs of the Sulu Sultan, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and […]
Win against Sulu claimants meaningful: Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: The victory at the international court of justice in the case over the Sulu group’s claim against Malaysia is a meaningful achievement for the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid in his Facebook post today, also congratulated all those involved which led to the government’s success […]
Sulu claim: Police assure security in Sabah under control
PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has given assurance that the security level in Sabah is under control and security measures at the state’s borders are constantly being enhanced. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that every security forces personnel are always on alert because security is a critical issue for the country. […]
Datu Omar Ali claims group that took Sulu dispute to court not legal heir
KOTA KINABALU: An individual claiming to be the heir of the Sulu sultanate disagrees with the actions of a group of individuals in taking the Sulu dispute to the Spanish Constitutional Court because they are not the legal heirs. Datu Omar Ali Datu Bachtiyal opined that the action of the group of individuals in bringing […]
Attempts to infiltrate Sabah foiled
KUCHING: The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Malaysia General Tan Sri Affendi Buang said that there have been a series of attempts to infiltrate the country by elements from Sulu through Sabah. However, he said these attempts were successfully thwarted and so far there had been no reported incidents involving such an invasion. “This kind […]
Sulu claims: Wan J confident of positive outcome
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is confident that efforts to resolve the Sulu group’s claims will have a positive outcome. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar stressed that the government’s strategy to address the problem and the claims was reflected in the actions taken, including the […]
