KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (
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Speaking at the closing of Hari Peladang, Penternak dan Nelayan Kebangsaan at SICC, he said the government would not surrender “even an inch” of the State’s sovereignty.
He emphasised that Malaysia's cooperation with Indonesia, particularly regarding joint oil ventures, will strictly follow international law while safeguarding national interests.
Anwar said the government had invested in international legal efforts to protect Sabah’s maritime boundaries and would continue to do so.
He also defended his administration’s performance in Sabah, highlighting increased federal allocations and special grants compared to previous governments.
He commended the State’s achievements in agriculture, such as avocado cultivation, crediting strong ties between the federal and state governments under Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
On a separate note, Anwar said police have completed their investigation into a recent student’s death and stressed that justice would be upheld regardless of status.
