Malaysia’s landmark Petronas Twin Towers and other buildings are seen in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Shutterstock
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Why are the Philippine heirs of a sultan clashing with Malaysia over Sabah?
- The heirs are the descendants of the Sultan of Sulu, who entered into a deal in 1878 with a colonial British trading company to exploit resources
- Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri has said the country will not budge ‘an inch’ over Sabah, and will protect its ‘security and sovereignty’
Malaysia’s landmark Petronas Twin Towers and other buildings are seen in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Shutterstock
