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Bajau: The Vanishing Seafarers of Southeast Asia
June 08, 2023

Bajau: The Vanishing Seafarers of Southeast Asia

By Claudio Sieber
Today, only 100-200 seafarers remain on traditional "Lansa" houseboats near Borneo’s shorelines.

Malaysia Wins Court Battle Over $15 Billion Sulu Heirs Award
June 07, 2023

Malaysia Wins Court Battle Over $15 Billion Sulu Heirs Award

By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling by the French Court of Appeal questioned the jurisdiction of Spanish arbitrator Gustavo Stampa, who ordered last year's eye-watering payout.
Sovereignty, Forum Shopping, and the Case of the Sulu Sultanate’s Heirs
November 30, 2022

Sovereignty, Forum Shopping, and the Case of the Sulu Sultanate’s Heirs

By Karisma Putera Abd Rahman and Fikry A. Rahman
A French court's recent extortionate $15 billion commercial arbitration ruling against the Malaysian government has set a dangerous precedent.

Philippine Senator Tackles Long-Standing Sabah Claim
August 15, 2022

Philippine Senator Tackles Long-Standing Sabah Claim

By Mong Palatino
A recent French court ruling has pushed the territorial dispute back onto the country's political agenda.

Sulu Heirs’ Seizure of Petronas Assets Another Headache for Malaysia
July 29, 2022

Sulu Heirs’ Seizure of Petronas Assets Another Headache for Malaysia

By Imran Said
An audacious legal claim by the heirs of a long-vanished sultanate has awakened a dormant dispute over the Malaysian state of Sabah.

Reexamining East Malaysian Security in an Age of Growing Threats
July 07, 2022

Reexamining East Malaysian Security in an Age of Growing Threats

By Karisma Putera Abd Rahman and Fikry A. Rahman
Non-traditional security threats, such as kidnapping, crossborder terrorist infiltration, and illegal migration, call for renewed attention to the country's Bornean provinces.

James Chin on MA63 and the Return of State Nationalism in Malaysia
May 25, 2021

James Chin on MA63 and the Return of State Nationalism in Malaysia

By Sebastian Strangio
Calls for increased autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak are once again on the agenda in Malaysian politics.
Malaysian Cabotage Policy Agitates Old Wounds in the Country’s East
May 07, 2021

Malaysian Cabotage Policy Agitates Old Wounds in the Country’s East

By Tharishini Krishnan
Malaysia's burdensome maritime regulations have put the question of autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak back on the agenda.

State Poll Win Boosts Malaysian PM Muhyiddin
September 28, 2020

State Poll Win Boosts Malaysian PM Muhyiddin

By Sebastian Strangio
The unexpected victory in Sabah state in eastern Malaysia gives the ruling Perikatan Nasional some much-needed breathing room.

Sabah Heads to the Polls for Snap State Election
September 25, 2020

Sabah Heads to the Polls for Snap State Election

By James Chin
In addition to the perennial question of regional autonomy, the result could play into the ongoing political turmoil in Kuala Lumpur.

The UMNO’s Brewing Civil War
April 29, 2020

The UMNO’s Brewing Civil War

By Prashant Waikar
What’s behind UMNO president Zahid’s letter to Prime Minister Muhyiddin?
The Forgotten Key to Maritime Security in the Sulu-Celebes Seas
March 21, 2019

The Forgotten Key to Maritime Security in the Sulu-Celebes Seas

By Jay Benson
Economic development in coastal communities will help stem the flow of illegal behavior.

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