Latest Dutch court ruling is Malaysia's third win against so-called Sulu heirs


PETALING JAYA: The Court of Appeal in the Hague, the Netherlands, decided on Tuesday (June 27) in favour of Malaysia on compensation claims by eight self-proclaimed heirs of the defunct Sulu sultanate against the country.

The court's decision marks the nation's third successful bid at thwarting attempts by the claimants seeking compensation totalling US$14.94bil (RM68.8bil) against Malaysia since 2019.

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