Malaysia says 'no' to ceasefire, wants "unconditional surrender"

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that Malaysia will not accept a ceasefire with the militant followers of the Sulu ‘Sultan’ Jamalul Kiram III.

He said that the country will only consider an “unconditional surrender” by the armed intruders in Sabah.

Gencatan senjata satu pihak tidak diterima oleh Malaysia kecuali kalau militan menyerah diri tanpa syarat.
— Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (@Zahid_Hamidi) March 7, 2013

A ceasefire refers to a temporary cessation of hostilities for an agreed limited time or within a limited area. In other words, it happens when fighting ends with no one surrendering.

In contrast, an unconditional surrender is when one side surrender without conditions.

“Do not believe the offer for a ceasefire by Jamalul Kiram,” Ahmad Zahid posted on twitter.

“In the interest of the rakyat of Sabah and Malaysia, (we must) wipe out all militants first.”

Jgn percaya dgn tawaran gencatan senjata oleh Jamalul Kiram. Demi kepentingn rakyat Sabah&seluruh rakyat Msia, hapuskan dulu semua militan
— Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (@Zahid_Hamidi) March 7, 2013