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BusinessToday
30-04-2025
- Business
- BusinessToday
Paris Court To Hear Sulu Case Appeal On July 7
The Sulu group's arbitration claim against Malaysia will next be heard on July 7 at the Paris Court of Appeal, where the French judiciary will examine the validity of the US$14.9 billion arbitration award and other related legal aspects. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, confirmed the date and reaffirmed the government's unwavering stance in the case. 'Malaysia will continue to exhaust all efforts, rights and available resources to protect the country's sovereign immunity and interests, and to bring to a close the baseless fraud case by the Sulu group,' she said in a statement. She added that recent rulings had significantly strengthened Malaysia's legal position and sovereignty, including: The French Court of Cassation cancelling the recognition of the preliminary award cancelling the recognition of the preliminary award The Dutch Supreme Court rejecting the final award rejecting the final award The French Court of Appeal convicting arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa of contempt of court Azalina also said the Sulu group's claim had 'challenged the limits of Malaysia's sovereign immunity,' revealing the misuse of third-party funding and attempts by private arbitration tribunals to seize government assets through deceptive means. Currently on a working visit to Europe, Azalina met with Malaysia's legal team in Paris to continue strategising and receiving updates on the ongoing case. Previously, eight Filipino nationals claiming to be heirs of the defunct Sulu Sultanate filed for arbitration in Spain, demanding billions from Malaysia over Sabah. In March 2019, the Madrid Court appointed Gonzalo Stampa as arbitrator. Despite his appointment being annulled, Stampa proceeded with the arbitration and issued a Final Award of US$14.9 billion on 28 February 2022, which Malaysia considers unlawful. Malaysia's legal fight has seen several victories, including the French Supreme Court's full rejection of the Sulu group's legal challenge in November last year. That decision meant the Final Award is not recognised under French law, nullifying its basis for enforcement. Related
Daily Express
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Azalina: Sulu claim heads to Paris court July 7 as Malaysia fights US$14.9 billion arbitration ruling
Published on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said speaks to reporters during the Political Funding Bill briefing at the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) in Kuala Lumpur March 6, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa Kuala Lumpur: The next proceedings in the case involving the Sulu group's claim are scheduled to be heard at the Paris Court of Appeal on July 7, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She said the hearing would see the French judiciary examine the validity of the arbitration award imposed on Malaysia as well as various related legal aspects. 'Malaysia will continue to exhaust all efforts, rights and available resources to protect the country's sovereign immunity and interests, and to bring to a close the baseless fraud case by the Sulu group. 'Several recent rulings in Malaysia's favour have significantly strengthened Malaysia's legal position and sovereignty as an independent nation,' she said in a statement today. She added that among these decisions were the French Court of Cassation's cancellation of the recognition of the preliminary award, the Dutch Supreme Court's rejection of the final award, and the French Court of Appeal's criminal conviction of arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa for contempt of court. Azalina said the Sulu group's claim had challenged the limits of Malaysia's sovereign immunity, exposing how third-party funding was misused to prolong baseless claims against Malaysia through highly deceptive means, while also revealing attempts by private arbitration tribunals to seize government assets. Currently on a working visit to Europe, Azalina also met with the legal team representing Malaysia in Paris to continue strategising and receive updates on the ongoing Sulu claim case. Previously, eight Filipino nationals claiming to be heirs of the now-defunct Sulu Sultanate filed arbitration proceedings in Spain to demand billions of US dollars from Malaysia over issues involving Sabah. In March 2019, a court in Madrid appointed Stampa as the arbitrator for the case. On Feb 28, 2022, Stampa ruled in favour of the group and issued a Final Award of USD14.9 billion through an unlawful arbitration process, despite his appointment having already been annulled by a Spanish court. Malaysia has since secured a series of legal victories in the case, including in November last year, when the French Supreme Court fully rejected the group's legal challenge. That historic win for Malaysia meant the original basis for the Final Award — which required Malaysia to pay USD14.9 billion in compensation — was not recognised under French law. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sulu claim case to be heard in Paris Appeals Court on July 7
KUALA LUMPUR: The next proceedings in the case involving the Sulu group's claim are scheduled to be heard at the Paris Court of Appeal on July 7, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She said the hearing would see the French judiciary examine the validity of the arbitration award imposed on Malaysia as well as various related legal aspects. 'Malaysia will continue to exhaust all efforts, rights and available resources to protect the country's sovereign immunity and interests, and to bring to a close the baseless fraud case by the Sulu group. 'Several recent rulings in Malaysia's favour have significantly strengthened Malaysia's legal position and sovereignty as an independent nation,' she said in a statement today. She added that among these decisions were the French Court of Cassation's cancellation of the recognition of the preliminary award, the Dutch Supreme Court's rejection of the final award, and the French Court of Appeal's criminal conviction of arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa for contempt of court. Azalina said the Sulu group's claim had challenged the limits of Malaysia's sovereign immunity, exposing how third-party funding was misused to prolong baseless claims against Malaysia through highly deceptive means, while also revealing attempts by private arbitration tribunals to seize government assets. Currently on a working visit to Europe, Azalina also met with the legal team representing Malaysia in Paris to continue strategising and receive updates on the ongoing Sulu claim case. Previously, eight Filipino nationals claiming to be heirs of the now-defunct Sulu Sultanate filed arbitration proceedings in Spain to demand billions of US dollars from Malaysia over issues involving Sabah. In March 2019, a court in Madrid appointed Stampa as the arbitrator for the case. On Feb 28, 2022, Stampa ruled in favour of the group and issued a Final Award of USD14.9 billion through an unlawful arbitration process, despite his appointment having already been annulled by a Spanish court. Malaysia has since secured a series of legal victories in the case, including in November last year, when the French Supreme Court fully rejected the group's legal challenge. That historic win for Malaysia meant the original basis for the Final Award -- which required Malaysia to pay USD14.9 billion in compensation -- was not recognised under French law.
Malay Mail
30-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Azalina: Sulu claim heads to Paris court July 7 as Malaysia fights US$14.9b arbitration ruling
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The next proceedings in the case involving the Sulu group's claim are scheduled to be heard at the Paris Court of Appeal on July 7, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She said the hearing would see the French judiciary examine the validity of the arbitration award imposed on Malaysia as well as various related legal aspects. 'Malaysia will continue to exhaust all efforts, rights and available resources to protect the country's sovereign immunity and interests, and to bring to a close the baseless fraud case by the Sulu group. 'Several recent rulings in Malaysia's favour have significantly strengthened Malaysia's legal position and sovereignty as an independent nation,' she said in a statement today. She added that among these decisions were the French Court of Cassation's cancellation of the recognition of the preliminary award, the Dutch Supreme Court's rejection of the final award, and the French Court of Appeal's criminal conviction of arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa for contempt of court. Azalina said the Sulu group's claim had challenged the limits of Malaysia's sovereign immunity, exposing how third-party funding was misused to prolong baseless claims against Malaysia through highly deceptive means, while also revealing attempts by private arbitration tribunals to seize government assets. Currently on a working visit to Europe, Azalina also met with the legal team representing Malaysia in Paris to continue strategising and receive updates on the ongoing Sulu claim case. Previously, eight Filipino nationals claiming to be heirs of the now-defunct Sulu Sultanate filed arbitration proceedings in Spain to demand billions of US dollars from Malaysia over issues involving Sabah. In March 2019, a court in Madrid appointed Stampa as the arbitrator for the case. On Feb 28, 2022, Stampa ruled in favour of the group and issued a Final Award of USD14.9 billion through an unlawful arbitration process, despite his appointment having already been annulled by a Spanish court. Malaysia has since secured a series of legal victories in the case, including in November last year, when the French Supreme Court fully rejected the group's legal challenge. That historic win for Malaysia meant the original basis for the Final Award — which required Malaysia to pay USD14.9 billion in compensation — was not recognised under French law. — Bernama
