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“The Government of Malaysia categorically rejects the Philippines’ Partial Submission on the basis that the Republic of the Philippines’ continental margin is projected from the baselines of the Malaysian state of Sabah.
This clearly disregards Malaysia’s indisputable sovereignty over the state of Sabah,” the mission said.
The mission said Sabah has always been an integral part of Malaysia, and has been “recognized” by the UN and the international community as part of Malaysia since the formation of the Federation of Malaysia on Sept. 16, 1963.
“The Government of Malaysia categorically rejects the Philippines’ Partial Submission on the basis that the Republic of the Philippines’ continental margin is projected from the baselines of the Malaysian state of Sabah.
This clearly disregards Malaysia’s indisputable sovereignty over the state of Sabah,” the mission said.
The mission said Sabah has always been an integral part of Malaysia, and has been “recognized” by the UN and the international community as part of Malaysia since the formation of the Federation of Malaysia on Sept. 16, 1963.
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