Malaysia will not entertain any claims on Sabah
Astro Awani
May 24, 2015 22:10 MYT
May 24, 2015 22:10 MYT
In a May 15 interview, Aquino (pic) was quoted as saying that he will not drop the Philippines' claim to Sabah.
Malaysia will not recognise nor entertain any claims by the Philippines or any party on Sabah, said the Foreign Affairs Ministry today.
The ministry has also summoned Consul-General, Menardo G. Macaraig over the remarks made by Philippine President Benigno Aquino concerning the matter.
"The Government of Malaysia reiterates its position that Malaysia does not recognise and will not entertain any claims by any party on Sabah.
"Sabah is recognised by the United Nations (UN) and international community as part of Malaysia since 16 September 1963," the ministry said in a statement.
In an interview with journalist Raissa Robles on May 15, Aquino was quoted as saying that he will not drop the Philippines' claim to Sabah.