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Daily Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
What past Prime Ministers didn't do
Published on: Monday, August 04, 2025 Published on: Mon, Aug 04, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Anwar said the Federal Government is committed to protecting Sabah's territorial rights, noting that allegations in Parliament suggest that Malaysia had already conceded territory. Kota Kinabalu: Anwar said unlike previous Prime Ministers, he included Sabah in discussions regarding the Sulawesi Sea (Ambalat) issue. 'Previously, did the Prime Minster call state representatives to discuss together in international negotiations? 'We in the Madani Government do this (call everyone into the discussion) because to decide on borders, we must involve the state governments, including the Sabah State Government,' he said, referring to recent meetings with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto which was attended by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari. Anwar said the Federal Government is committed to protecting Sabah's territorial rights, noting that allegations in Parliament suggest that Malaysia had already conceded territory. He said President Prabowo is both a personal and family friend. We discussed the Sulawesi Sea issue and I informed in front of Hajiji that we need to discuss parameters according to law, according to UNCLOS 1982, according to historical antecedents and must be agreed upon by the Sabah Government and ultimately the State Legislative Assembly,' Anwar said, pointing out these were official meeting minutes, not mere speculation. 'I want to defend this principle. We will defend the rights of Sabah. We will not allow even one inch of sea or land to be encroached upon by anyone or claimed by anyone,' he said. He noted the ongoing legal battles, including the case at the Spanish courts against Sulu claimants, where Malaysia continues to fight to protect Sabah's rights as an integral part of the federation. Regarding potential joint ventures between Petronas and Indonesia's Pertamina for seabed exploration, Anwar said this would only apply to areas where oil reserves cross both countries' boundaries beneath the seabed. He drew parallels to existing Joint Development Authorities with Vietnam and Thailand, pointing out that any agreements would be subject to further negotiations. 'Even if we extract oil from Sabah's land, the oil underneath spreads to Indonesian territory. 'That is why such cooperation must exist,' he said, dismissing attacks on this position as misguided. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
Times of Oman
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
"More plurilateralism required to plug global deficits": Jaishankar at G20 session
Johannesburg: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in his address at the G20 session, highlighted the strain on global order due to multiple conflicts going on across the world, and stressed the need to respect international order. Stating that the global agenda cannot be narrowed down to the interests of a few, he emphasised the need for more plurilateralism to plug global deficits. During his remarks at G20 Session, titled 'Discussion on the Global Geopolitical Situation', Jaishankar welcomed the ongoing ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, while reiterating India's stance of strong condemnation of terrorism and advocacy for a two-state solution to the longstanding conflict. ''On the Middle East, we welcome the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, support humanitarian assistance, condemn terrorism, and advocate a two-state solution. Maintaining the ceasefire in Lebanon and ensuring an inclusive Syrian-led, Syrian-owned solution are important. Peace and stability in the region is vital for the entire world," he said. He added, ''Ensuring maritime security in and around this region is also essential. Indian naval forces have contributed to that in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden. Restoring normal maritime commerce remains a priority.'' On the ongoing Russia Ukraine conflict, the Foreign Minister reiterated India's long-standing position of resolving the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. "Regarding the Ukraine conflict, we have long advocated dialogue and diplomacy. Today, the world expects that parties concerned deal with each other to end the war.'' While raising concerns on the said issue, he also argued that other conflicts, like the ones in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and Sahel, do not get the attention they deserve. He firmly argued that this must change. He further stressed the need to respect international law, especially UNCLOS 1982, in the context of the Indo-Pacific region. "'In the Indo-Pacific, it is important that international law - especially UNCLOS 1982 - is respected. Agreements entered into must be observed. And there must be no room for coercion. As G20 members, we also must recognize that multilateralism itself lies deeply damaged. The UN and its Security Council is often grid-locked," Jaishankar said. He added, "Just getting it back to work is not enough; its working methods and representation must change. More plurilateralism is required to plug global deficits. International cooperation itself must be less opaque or unilateral. And the global agenda cannot be narrowed down to the interests of a few.''
