Malaysia did not cede any land to Indonesia, Anwar insists

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Iman Muttaqin YusofFebruary 4, 2026 at 08:00 AM

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addressed parliament on Wednesday to deny claims that Malaysia ceded land to Indonesia. The controversy arose after Indonesian officials stated that parts of three villages in North Kalimantan had been designated as Malaysian territory, with Indonesia receiving 5,207 hectares as compensation. Anwar refuted these claims, calling them untrue and a lie. He clarified that border demarcation on Borneo is based on historical agreements and technical work, not compensation. Anwar cited colonial-era instruments, including the British-Dutch Convention of 1891 and subsequent boundary agreements, as the legal framework defining Malaysia's borders with Indonesia.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Sarawak 40% Sabah 40% British-Dutch Convention of 1891 50% Parliament ×250% North Kalimantan 60% Nunukan Regency 60% Borneo 70% Anwar Ibrahim ×490% Indonesia ×590% Malaysia ×695%

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border dispute 90% land cession 80% malaysia 80% indonesia 80% anwar ibrahim 70% border demarcation 70% historical agreements 60% north kalimantan 50% colonial-era instruments 50% territorial concession 40%

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90%

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Malaysia

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