Malaysia awaits a December 9 ruling from the Paris Court of Appeal regarding its bid to overturn a massive financial judgment. The court will decide whether to cancel a USD14.9 billion arbitration award claimed by people who say they represent the former Sultanate of Sulu. Law Minister Azalina Othman Said announced the court completed its review during a July 7 hearing. The claimants failed to delay proceedings despite requesting more time to address French prosecutor statements. Malaysian officials express confidence the appeals court will end what they call illegal enforcement attempts by the Sulu group.
Eight Filipino citizens originally filed the arbitration case in Spain seeking billions from Malaysia over Sabah territory disputes. An arbitrator named Stampa issued the USD14.9 billion ruling in February 2022 through what Malaysia describes as an unlawful process. Malaysian lawyers have secured multiple court victories against the claimants across different countries. The French Supreme Court previously rejected the group's legal challenge last November. Malaysia continues promoting global transparency rules for third-party litigation funding to prevent abuse against sovereign nations.
Eight Filipino citizens originally filed the arbitration case in Spain seeking billions from Malaysia over Sabah territory disputes. An arbitrator named Stampa issued the USD14.9 billion ruling in February 2022 through what Malaysia describes as an unlawful process. Malaysian lawyers have secured multiple court victories against the claimants across different countries. The French Supreme Court previously rejected the group's legal challenge last November. Malaysia continues promoting global transparency rules for third-party litigation funding to prevent abuse against sovereign nations.
