Lahad Datu: Strong case to charge Jamalul at ICC, says legal expert


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia should consider applying to have the self-proclaimed Sultan of Sulu charged at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for ordering the invasion on Sabah and murdering security personnel, a legal expert said.

Dr Siva Ananthan, a former governing council member of the Asean Law Association (ALA), said Malaysia had a strong case as various news reports had quoted Sultan Jamalul Kiram III expressing support for the invasion and saying the intruders reported to him.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Politics , Lahad Datu

   

Next In Nation

Duo plead guilty to trespassing into Istana Negara
Family of eight cheat death in Setiu water surge incident
Finance Ministry directed JKR on Jana Wibawa contractor appointments, court told
Cops nab woman for abandoning baby in Kemaman shop
Sugar cane seller's death sentence for murder commuted to 40 years in jail
Cops record statement of two individuals over death threats against Teresa Kok
High Court sets July 29 for decision on navy cadet's inquest ruling
PETRONAS unveils Kaamatan film
Kota Kinabalu cops on lookout for Menggatal flasher
New TVET portal simplifies application process, says Ahmad Zahid

Others Also Read