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Malaysia Denies Land Cession Amid Ongoing Negotiations

2/4/2026

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejected claims Malaysia ceded 5,207 hectares of land to Indonesia.
He emphasized adherence to the 1915 border agreements.
He criticized opposition lawmakers for politicizing the issue.
Indonesian officials acknowledged that parts of three villages are recorded as Malaysian territory.
They said the transfer is part of ongoing negotiations and will involve field checks and inter-agency coordination.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejected claims Malaysia ceded 5,207 hectares of land to Indonesia.
He emphasized adherence to the 1915 border agreements.
He criticized opposition lawmakers for politicizing the issue.
Indonesian officials acknowledged that parts of three villages are recorded as Malaysian territory.
They said the transfer is part of ongoing negotiations and will involve field checks and inter-agency coordination.