Sulu's 'secret invasion' of Sabah plan most likely hatched for political support


KOTA KINABALU: The purported plan for an "invasion" of Sabah was likely concocted to drum up the support of local communities ahead of next year's Philippine elections, sources say.

Sources familiar with the political modus operandi of warlords in Sulu province suspect that calls for the invasion would go down well with the local Tausug communities in Jolo and other islands there.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Armed forces member killed, four more hurt in Machang crash
Motorcyclist crashes into elephant in Gerik
PAS' Karambunai rep to support Hajiji's leadership, says Tuan Ibrahim
Seremban cops probing babysitter over death of 12-month-old girl
Nearly 12,000ha of Mada padi fields in Perlis, Kedah affected by floods
Government retiree loses over RM500,000 to Macau scam
Penang man murders wife, keeps body for four days
Malaysia to beef up beef production to reduce reliance on imported meat, says Mat Sabu
Paris court decision safeguards state's territorial integrity, says Sabah Law Society
Bung's son not keen on contesting Lamag seat

Others Also Read