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The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia asserts sovereignty over ND6 and ND7 blocks in Sulawesi Sea
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia holds the position that Blocks ND6 and ND7 in the Sulawesi Sea, claimed by Indonesia as the 'Ambalat' block, are part of Malaysia's sovereign territory. According to a written reply posted on the Parliament portal, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, better known as Wisma Putra, stated that the stance was based on international law following the decision of the International Court of Justice in 2002. 'In this regard, the reference to 'Ambalat' for parts of the blocks is inaccurate and misleading. Therefore, the correct term for the area in question, in line with Malaysia's position, is the Sulawesi Sea,' the ministry said. The ministry was responding to a question from Datuk Jonathan Yasin (GRS-Ranau), who asked whether the consent of the Sabah Government would be sought before any agreement is made with the Indonesian Government regarding a proposed joint development approach for the Ambalat block, which reportedly lies partly within Sabah's maritime area. The ministry explained that during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to Indonesia on June 27, both leaders issued a joint statement on the proposed joint development in the Sulawesi Sea. 'The joint proposal refers to a matter that is still in the early stages of consideration to explore the feasibility of such cooperation and has yet to be finalised. 'This represents initial efforts by both leaders to seek the best solution for both countries,' it stated. Wisma Putra said the Federal Government had always worked closely with the Sabah State Government during negotiations and discussions to resolve maritime boundary issues between Malaysia and Indonesia. It also said the Federal Government took seriously the views and stance of the state government in making any decision to ensure Malaysia's sovereignty, sovereign rights, and interests were protected. The ministry added that discussions on maritime boundaries were based on legal and technical principles, conducted in a careful and prudent manner. 'In this matter, the government continuously undertakes thorough and comprehensive assessments of any proposed solutions, including economic cooperation, in search of outcomes that are mutually beneficial for both parties,' it said. The Foreign Ministry also stressed that it closely collaborated with relevant stakeholders on matters relating to Malaysia's maritime boundaries through a whole-of-government approach and was committed to negotiations with neighbouring countries to reach mutually agreed solutions. - Bernama
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Wisma Putra: Ambalat reference inaccurate, ND6, ND7 blocks part of Malaysian sovereign territory
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia holds the position that Blocks ND6 and ND7 in the Sulawesi Sea, claimed by Indonesia as the Ambalat block, are part of Malaysia's sovereign territory. According to a written reply posted on the Parliament portal, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, better known as Wisma Putra, stated that the stance was based on international law following the decision of the International Court of Justice in 2002. "In this regard, the reference to 'Ambalat' for parts of the blocks is inaccurate and misleading. Therefore, the correct term for the area in question, in line with Malaysia's position, is the Sulawesi Sea,' the ministry said. The ministry was responding to a question from Datuk Jonathan Yasin (GRS-Ranau), who asked whether the consent of the Sabah government would be sought before any agreement is made with the Indonesian Government regarding a proposed joint development approach for the Ambalat block, which reportedly lies partly within Sabah's maritime area. The ministry explained that during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to Indonesia on June 27, both leaders issued a joint statement on the proposed joint development in the Sulawesi Sea. "The joint proposal refers to a matter that is still in the early stages of consideration to explore the feasibility of such cooperation and has yet to be finalised. "This represents initial efforts by both leaders to seek the best solution for both countries,' it stated. Wisma Putra said the Federal Government had always worked closely with the Sabah government during negotiations and discussions to resolve maritime boundary issues between Malaysia and Indonesia. It also said the Federal Government took seriously the views and stance of the state government in making any decision to ensure Malaysia's sovereignty, sovereign rights, and interests were protected. The ministry added that discussions on maritime boundaries were based on legal and technical principles, conducted in a careful and prudent manner. "In this matter, the government continuously undertakes thorough and comprehensive assessments of any proposed solutions, including economic cooperation, in search of outcomes that are mutually beneficial for both parties,' it said. The Foreign Ministry also stressed that it closely collaborated with relevant stakeholders on matters relating to Malaysia's maritime boundaries through a whole-of-government approach and was committed to negotiations with neighbouring countries to reach mutually agreed solutions.- Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Reference To 'Ambalat' Inaccurate, ND6 And ND7 Blocks Part Of Malaysian Sovereign Territory
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds the position that Blocks ND6 and ND7 in the Sulawesi Sea, claimed by Indonesia as the 'Ambalat' block, are part of Malaysia's sovereign territory. According to a written reply posted on the Parliament portal, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, better known as Wisma Putra, stated that the stance was based on international law following the decision of the International Court of Justice in 2002. 'In this regard, the reference to 'Ambalat' for parts of the blocks is inaccurate and misleading. Therefore, the correct term for the area in question, in line with Malaysia's position, is the Sulawesi Sea,' the ministry said. The ministry was responding to a question from Datuk Jonathan Yasin (GRS-Ranau), who asked whether the consent of the Sabah Government would be sought before any agreement is made with the Indonesian Government regarding a proposed joint development approach for the Ambalat block, which reportedly lies partly within Sabah's maritime area. The ministry explained that during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to Indonesia on June 27, both leaders issued a joint statement on the proposed joint development in the Sulawesi Sea. 'The joint proposal refers to a matter that is still in the early stages of consideration to explore the feasibility of such cooperation and has yet to be finalised. 'This represents initial efforts by both leaders to seek the best solution for both countries,' it stated. Wisma Putra said the Federal Government had always worked closely with the Sabah State Government during negotiations and discussions to resolve maritime boundary issues between Malaysia and Indonesia. It also said the Federal Government took seriously the views and stance of the state government in making any decision to ensure Malaysia's sovereignty, sovereign rights, and interests were protected.
The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (July 21, 2025)
Malaysia: * Dewan Rakyat passes the Consumer Credit Bill * Court of Appeal grants stay for PM Anwar in civil suit proceedings * Nine areas record unhealthy API as of 3pm, July 21 * Wisma Putra yet to receive nomination of Nick Adams as US ambassador to Malaysia * Do not cross the 'red line', Anwar warns foreign powers including US * Trial for Chinese national who allegedly stabbed ex-girlfriend on uni campus * Bring it on, Anwar dares opposition to table no-confidence vote * Raid on Subang Jaya private party nets four suspected drug dealers * MACC to call up 20 more witnesses in RM180mil data centre probe * Penang Development Corp cooperating with police in MBI probe * A-G calls for overhaul of govt's Pre-Qualification procurement process * MACC seizes over RM332mil in assets in major scrap metal smuggling probe * Auditor-General's Report: Three UKM tenders worth over RM50mil did not follow SOP * Rise in 'buy now, pay later' accounts puts vulnerable consumers at risk, says Finance Ministry * Defence white paper mid-term review to be presented to select committee soon, says Mohamed Khaled * Wan Ahmad Farid was sole candidate for Chief Justice, no last minute changes made, says Anwar Water Polo - World Aquatics Championships - Women - Semi Final - Hungary v Spain - OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore - Monday, July 21, 2025; Hungary's Vanda Valyi scores a penalty goal. -- Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su Singapore: * Singapore: Jail, caning for man who held metal rod to cashier's neck in failed robbery attempt * Singapore-Malaysia joint emergency exercise to affect the Tuas second link traffic on July 23 * Early morning bus driver strike causes disruption at Johor-Singapore Causeway * Singapore's Chiral Comics partners Archie Comics for exclusive SG60 book cover * Singapore military helps battle cyberattack:, says minister * Witness stand not arena for humiliation in sex offence cases, Singapore judge reminds lawyers * More stingrays, fewer sharks for sale at Singapore's fishery ports, say researchers * Singapore central bank to place S$1.1bil with asset managers to boost stock market Indonesia: * AFF U-23: 1,620 strong security deployment for heated Indonesia-Malaysia football clash in Jakarta * FIFA maintaining regional office in KL, not moving to Jakarta * Indonesia's Prabowo rolls out first of 80,000 'Red-White' cooperatives to boost economic growth * Indonesian exporters seek to split tariffs with US buyers to ensure demand * Asia shares, yen look past Japan politics as earnings loom * Oil prices little changed as investors eye impact of new sanctions on Russia Artistic Swimming - World Aquatics Championships - Team Technical - World Aquatics Championships Arena, Singapore - Monday, July 21, 2025; Team Thailand performs during preliminaries. -- Photo: REUTERS/Marko DjuricaTPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Thailand: * Thai police uncover two Chinese-led online fraud rings in latest blitz against scammers * Extreme heat waves spark climate emergencies worldwide * Thailand claims Cambodia planted land mines, escalating dispute * Thai land mine claims rejected by Cambodia in escalating dispute * Survey finds Thai public blames monks' misconduct for Buddhism's decline * Thailand's condo market plummets to 16-year low Philippines: * Typhoon Wipha: Philippine govt suspends work and school classes in Metro Manila and other provinces * Philippines' Marcos to meet Trump, hoping to secure trade deal that is favourable to both allied countries * A legend returns - Pacquiao is latest boxer to risk legacy for lure of the ring * Radio journalist killed in southern Philippines * Marcos goal: A trade deal unique to US-Philippine ties * Philippines suspends government work, classes due to heavy rains A man holding an umbrella walks near docked tourist boats, as Typhoon Wipha approaches, at Halong Bay, Quang Ninh province, Vietnam, on Monday, July 21, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Thinh Nguyen Vietnam: * Boy's body recovered by rescuers, death toll in Vietnam's Ha Long boat tragedy hits 36 * "It took only a few seconds": survivors recount how a sudden storm drowned dozens in Vietnam * Storm Wipha nears northern Vietnam with heavy rain, strong winds and flood risk * Vietnam, China plan first joint army drill amid US tariffs * Vietnam: Survivor lives to tell his escape from capsized tour boat Myanmar: * Comment: A cautionary tale for Asean from the Middle East * Yet another jade mine collapse in northern Myanmar, two people dead and 20 others trapped inside * Series of aftershocks rattle Mandalay, including 5.5-magnitude tremor * Fire sparked by charging Bluetooth speaker destroys eight homes in central Myanmar A trishaw driver rides as his passenger uses an umbrella to cover themselves from the rain in Yangon on Monday, July 21, 2025. -- Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP Cambodia: * Hun Sen calls Thaksin out, reveals historic role in Thai politics * Landmine dispute escalates tensions between Thailand and Cambodia * Asean disaster simulation exercise begins amid Typhoon Wipha * Cambodia arrests 2,767 online scam suspects Laos: * Typhoon Wipha rips through Laos, Vietnam, and the Philippines, damaging homes and infrastructure * Laos on alert as Typhoon Wipha brings torrential rain * Laos to renegotiate power purchase deals in bid to cut bills for home-owners Brunei: * Brunei royalty graces Girl Guides ceremony * Brunei Chinese chamber of commerce holds event on traditional Chinese medicine * 35 arrested in major anti-drug operation in Brunei Artistic Swimming - World Aquatics Championships - Women's Duet Technical Final - World Aquatics Championships Arena, Singapore - Monday, July 21, 2025; Gold medallists Austria's Anna-Maria Alexandri and Eirini-Marina Alexandri pose during the women's duet technical final medal ceremony with silver medallists China's Yanhan Lin and Yanjun Lin and bronze medallists Neutral Athletes B's Mayya Doroshko and Tatiana Gayday. -- Photo: REUTERS/Hollie Adams AseanPlus: * K-pop superstar G-Dragon declares Malaysia 'mantap (superb)' at his two-day sold-out concerts in Bukit Jalil * Malaysia sets sights on regional AI leadership with 2026-2030 action plan, says Gobind * Malaysia, Asean to propose reforming UN veto power of five countries * First day of Dewan Rakyat focuses on post-Asean foreign policy, cost of haj * Sarawak to kick off reforms to make business registrations quicker, easier, Dr Sim announces * 'Musang King is too delicious': HK actor Louis Fan ate 7 durians during 3-day stay in Malaysia * Evidence shows Jeju Air pilots shut off less-damaged engine before crash, source says * Torrential rain leaves at least 18 dead in South Korea, trail of devastation * Disney sues Hong Kong company it says is selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewellery * China stops US commerce employee from leaving, reports say * Can a superalloy method fix aircraft engine woes, even for sixth-gen fighters? * As Trump flip-flops on US academia, China's brightest head back home. Here's why * Asian investors trim US assets amid weak dollar, but full pullback 'difficult' * Nvidia CEO praises China's open-source models as 'very advanced' * In rare gun crime in South Korea, father kills son; bomb found at home * Hong Kong leads stocks higher, yen gains as Ishiba vows to stay * At least 18 dead in South Korea after heavy rains and landslides * Western aid cuts cede ground to China in South-East Asia: study * South Korea reviewing various options to improve North Korea ties * At least 19 killed as Bangladesh air force plane crashes into college campus * HK singer Kelly Chen reveals she once considered retiring from music after marriage * Wreck of WWII Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Teruzuki found 83 years after sinking * Exclusive-Trump pledged to save Afghans. But UAE had already sent some evacuees back, cable shows * Ishiba's party members urge him to take responsibility as they face poor showing in Japan's Upper House election * Airbus signs fresh deal with Chinese partner amid talk of massive China order * Trump says Beijing is making 'big steps' in controlling fentanyl * Sri Lanka Catholics seek prosecution of sacked spy chief * Australia's growing algal crisis in south devastates marine life * Israeli fire kills 67 aid seekers in Gaza, medics say, as hunger worsens * Pakistani Islamist militants use drones to target security forces, officials say * China stocks near 2022 high on construction, rare earth gains; Hang Seng tests 25,000 * Badminton - Zii Jia appears fine in first public appearance in China * Cricket - Knee injury ends Reddy's England tour, Arshdeep out of Manchester test
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Malaysia yet to receive formal request on Nick Adams as US envoy
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has yet to receive any formal request from the United States regarding the proposed appointment of conservative commentator and author Nick Adams as the new US ambassador to Malaysia. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the ministry will wait and provide views and recommendations to the Cabinet upon receiving the request. He also said it would be premature for Malaysia to react to the proposed appointment without having received any formal documentation or proposal. "We have yet to receive any agreement request from the US. Let's wait and see how the agreement is presented. "Wisma Putra will evaluate it (once received), provide its recommendations, and the matter will then be brought to the Cabinet for a decision. "That is all I can say for now because nothing has been received and we are only hearing talks. "If we reject something that has not even been formally requested, people might say we were never asked in the first place, which would be embarrassing, so let's not appear overeager," he said during a question and answer session in Dewan Rakyat here today Mohamad said this in response to Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh (PH-Ledang) who enquired about the ministry's views on Adams' proposed appointment. On July 11, US President Donald Trump announced that Adams would be nominated as the next US ambassador to Malaysia. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Adams as a "remarkable patriot" and successful entrepreneur, praising his dedication to what he called "the Virtues of American Greatness." Adams, an Australian-born conservative figure, is a vocal supporter of Trump and is known for his pro-American advocacy. He has authored several books and made numerous media appearances promoting right-wing values. His nomination is expected to undergo the Senate confirmation process before it can be formalised. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, meanwhile, had previously said that the government will give due consideration to Adam's proposed appointment, but said it is still too early to make a decision. He said Malaysia would continue to adhere to proper diplomatic procedures while maintaining strong bilateral ties with the US.
