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Sultan of Sulu

Dutch Court Rules in Malaysia’s Favor in Sulu Heirs Case

Dutch Court Rules in Malaysia’s Favor in Sulu Heirs Case

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed hopes that the judgement would spell an end to the attempts to enforce a controversial $15 billion ruling.

Malaysia Wins Court Battle Over $15 Billion Sulu Heirs Award

Malaysia Wins Court Battle Over $15 Billion Sulu Heirs Award

By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling by the French Court of Appeal questioned the jurisdiction of Spanish arbitrator Gustavo Stampa, who ordered last year's eye-watering payout.
Sovereignty, Forum Shopping, and the Case of the Sulu Sultanate’s Heirs

Sovereignty, Forum Shopping, and the Case of the Sulu Sultanate’s Heirs

By Karisma Putera Abd Rahman and Fikry A. Rahman
A French court's recent extortionate $15 billion commercial arbitration ruling against the Malaysian government has set a dangerous precedent.

Philippines Remains Aloof From French Court’s Sulu Ruling

Philippines Remains Aloof From French Court’s Sulu Ruling

By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling in favor of the heirs of the Sulu Sultanate has reopened the question of Manila's longstanding claim over the Malaysian state of Sabah.

Sulu Heirs’ Seizure of Petronas Assets Another Headache for Malaysia

Sulu Heirs’ Seizure of Petronas Assets Another Headache for Malaysia

By Imran Said
An audacious legal claim by the heirs of a long-vanished sultanate has awakened a dormant dispute over the Malaysian state of Sabah.

Conflict Threatens East Malaysia – Again

Conflict Threatens East Malaysia – Again

The MNLF has vowed to defend their ethnic kin amid Malaysia’s crackdown on illegal immigrants.

Malaysia Initiates Another Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants

Malaysia Initiates Another Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants

Illegal immigrants are being forced to leave Malaysia. Their home countries are preparing for the exodus.

Bad Neighbors and Evil Foreigners in Southeast Asia

Bad Neighbors and Evil Foreigners in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian nations continue to play the blame game, even as ASEAN moves ahead with integration.

Thai Deaths Cast Doubts over Malaysian Diplomacy

Thai Deaths Cast Doubts over Malaysian Diplomacy

Continuing violence in Thailand’s south has cast doubt on Malaysia’s capacity as a peace facilitator.

ASEAN Urges a Youthful Lead for ASEAN Economic Community

ASEAN Urges a Youthful Lead for ASEAN Economic Community

ASEAN needs more of two things: solidarity and youth involvement.

Dirty Tricks Alleged on Malaysia’s Campaign Trail

Dirty Tricks Alleged on Malaysia’s Campaign Trail

Websites have allegedly been hacked and radio stations jammed leading up to Malaysia’s May elections.

Religion, Race and Politics: ASEAN’s Gordian Knot

Religion, Race and Politics: ASEAN’s Gordian Knot

It’s time for ASEAN to play a constructive role in tackling religious and racial tensions across the region.

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