M'sia will defend Sabah against any claims - PM

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has reiterated the country’s commitment to protecting Sabah against any claims by self-proclaimed descendants of the defunct Sulu sultanate.

Ismail Sabri pointed out that Sabah's status as a part of Malaysia has been recognised by the United Nations since Sept 16, 1963, and so the government will not entertain any claims of ownership from any parties.

"It must be stressed that...