Sabah’s borders: Indonesia joins Malaysia- Philippines dispute

Sue Thompson

Sabah’s borders: Indonesia joins Malaysia- Philippines dispute

Sue Thompson

National Security College

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Abstract

A border row between Malaysia and Indonesia is reviving memories of older unresolved territorial fights. The recent controversy over Malaysia’s border negotiations with Indonesia along the Sabah-Kalimantan frontier has a familiar echo to those who know Sabah’s history. Territorial disputes over Sabah are nothing new as the Philippines have laid claim to the territory for decades.

Original language	English
Number of pages	6
Specialist publication	The Interpreter
Publication status	Published - 26 Feb 2026

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