Hajiji denies Sebatik land handover


KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, on Thursday (April 16) in Lahad Datu, denied claims that 127.3 hectares on Sebatik Island were handed over to Indonesia, saying the claims were inaccurate and did not reflect the outcome of talks between Malaysia and Indonesia.

“Top national leaders, including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, took part in border talks between the two countries. He said the matter involved diplomatic relations and said Malaysia had benefited from the process,” said Hajiji.

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