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Daily Express
10-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Court victory over Sulu claim Madani government legacy: Ewon
Published on: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 10, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: 'We have achieved victory, and this proves that the Sulu claim is unfounded. This is a significant success achieved by the Madani Government...I am sure the people of Sabah will appreciate it,' Ewon said. TAWAU: Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedick said Malaysia's victory in the international court over the Sulu group's claim case against Sabah stands as a legacy of the Madani Government's success under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that as a Federal Minister, he was truly proud to be part of the cabinet that had secured the victory in Malaysia's favour. 'On behalf of the Sabah leadership and the people of Sabah, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Federal Government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, for establishing a special task force led by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, to address the Sulu claim brought by certain parties in several foreign courts. 'We have achieved victory, and this proves that the Sulu claim is unfounded. This is a significant success achieved by the Madani Government...I am sure the people of Sabah will appreciate it,' he said. He told reporters this after attending the Pocket Talk Session of the Legal Affairs Division, Prime Minister's Department, entitled Malaysia's Victory in the Sulu Claim, which was presented by the Director of the International Relations Section of the BHEUU, JPM, Irianie Abdul Wahab, in conjunction with the Sabah Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 here today. Eight Filipino nationals claiming to be heirs of the now-defunct Sulu Sultanate had 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 Dr Gonzalo 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
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Ewon: Sulu claim win a MADANI legacy for Sabah, Malaysia
TAWAU: Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedick said Malaysia's victory in the international court over the Sulu group's claim case against Sabah stands as a legacy of the MADANI Government's success under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that as a Federal Minister, he was truly proud to be part of the cabinet that had secured the victory in Malaysia's favour. 'On behalf of the Sabah leadership and the people of Sabah, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Federal Government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, for establishing a special task force led by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, to address the Sulu claim brought by certain parties in several foreign courts. 'We have achieved victory, and this proves that the Sulu claim is unfounded. This is a significant success achieved by the MADANI Government...I am sure the people of Sabah will appreciate it,' he said. He told reporters this after attending the Pocket Talk Session of the Legal Affairs Division, Prime Minister's Department, entitled Malaysia's Victory in the Sulu Claim, which was presented by the Director of the International Relations Section of the BHEUU, JPM, Irianie Abdul Wahab, in conjunction with the Sabah MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 here today. Eight Filipino nationals claiming to be heirs of the now-defunct Sulu Sultanate had 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 Dr Gonzalo 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.
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.
Daily Express
30-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sulu claim case to be heard in Paris appeals court on July 7: Azalina
Published on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: 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
