The North Borneo dispute, also known as the Sabah dispute, is the territorial dispute between Malaysia and the Philippines over much of the eastern part of the state of Sabah.

Sep 16, 2020 · In the latest development surrounding the territorial dispute between Malaysia and the Philippines, foreign affairs secretary Teodoro Locsin reminded the world community that Sabah, the northern region on the island of Borneo, belongs to Filipinos.

Oct 8, 2020 · Sabah is located at the north-eastern tip of Borneo and lies about 500 kilometres from the Philippines. Although Malaysia controls the territory, the Philippines has laid claim over Sabah since 1961.

Sabah has land borders with the Malaysian state of Sarawak to the southwest and Indonesia 's North Kalimantan province to the south. The Federal Territory of Labuan is an island just off Sabah's west coast. Sabah shares maritime borders with Vietnam to the west and the Philippines to the north and east.

The history of Sabah can be traced back to about 23–30,000 years ago when evidence suggests the earliest human settlement in the region existed. The history is interwoven with the history of Brunei and the history of Malaysia, which Sabah was …

Sep 9, 2019 · The Philippines’ top diplomat has sparked a row on Twitter by asserting ownership over the Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo, reviving a long-standing territorial dispute...

Malaysia and the Philippines dispute the sovereignty of Sabah, a region on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Sabah has been a part of Malaysia since its independence but has a complicated colonial history.

May 15, 2024 · Sabah’s strategic location and abundant natural resources make it a region of great importance to both Malaysia and the Philippines. Situated along a 1,000-mile shoreline, Sabah is washed by three bodies of water: the South …

This article attempts to describe and explain the pattern of relations between Malaysia and the Philippines in the context of the Sabah dispute. The significance of various internal political developments will be related to the dispute in order to understand how crises developed.

Jan 4, 2025 · Discover the historical intricacies of the 1915 Carpenter-Kiram Treaty, which included Sabah under U.S. protection, as claimed by MSUM convenor. Learn how this treaty impacts the Philippines' territorial rights today.