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Malay Mail
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
PM: Sabah, Sarawak leaders to join Jakarta talks on Sulawesi Sea border amid dispute over Ligitan and Sipadan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg are expected to join the national delegation for the Malaysia-Indonesia annual consultation in Jakarta on July 29, where discussions will include matters related to the Sulawesi Sea. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the presence of the two leaders was crucial as any agreement related to the country's borders must receive approval from these two state governments, while also allowing their views to be conveyed directly to Indonesia. 'This matter must be agreed to by the Sabah government. Therefore, on July 29, we will continue discussions in Jakarta, and the Sabah Chief Minister will be part of the delegation, as Sabah's consent is required whenever there are discussions regarding the border,' he said. 'Official bilateral meetings and joint commissions are formal platforms, and for any official meeting involving Singapore or Indonesia, I always make it a rule to invite the Sarawak Premier and the Sabah Chief Minister to be part of the delegation. This will also be the case for the meeting on July 29,' he said. He said this in response to a question from Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran) on whether the 2002 International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision regarding the sovereignty of Ligitan and Sipadan islands could affect the determination of the maritime boundary between Malaysia and Indonesia in the Sulawesi Sea, including the sovereignty of blocks ND6 (Block Y) and ND7 (Block Z). MORE TO COME
Malay Mail
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Malaysia, Indonesia to restart annual talks on July 29 after seven-year pause, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said that Malaysia and Indonesia are set to resume their annual consultations on July 29, following a meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta last Friday. He said the consultation process is traditionally seen as an important platform for both countries' leaders to exchange views and set the strategic direction of bilateral cooperation. 'Prime Minister Anwar and his delegation are expected to return to Jakarta on July 29 for the consultation session, as well as related events involving the Asean Secretariat in Jakarta. 'Several long-standing issues that have been under discussion for some time will be brought to the table,' he said during the ministry's weekly press conference here. Among the matters likely to be raised is the Ambalat maritime boundary dispute, which has remained unresolved for over two to three decades. Fahmi noted that while it is not a new issue, it is expected to be part of the upcoming discussions. 'As the prime minister has noted, there are many factors to consider, including complex technical aspects. 'Therefore, the consultation at the end of July is anticipated to serve as a starting point,' he said. He added that the last Malaysia-Indonesia annual consultation was held in 2017.
