The Malaysian government has been asked to pay 62.5 billion ringgit to the descendants of the Sulu Sultan, over a historical deed. First, we talk about where this fits into the larger picture of the relationship between Malaysia and the Philippines. And then, we get into the legalities of the dispute.

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Produced by: Jeremy Ng, Alia Zefri, Lee Chwi Lynn

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn

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Tags:  1878 Deed of Cession,  sultan of sulu,  eastern sabah,  evening edition,  inside story,  arbitration,  malaysian government,  sabah,  law and legal matters