Kuala Lumpur, July 29, 2025 — Malaysia and Indonesia are set to resume negotiations over the maritime boundary in the Sulawesi Sea on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
“We’ll continue discussions in Jakarta on July 29,” said PM Anwar during a Q&A session at the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
He confirmed that representatives from the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah will participate in the talks, noting that their agreement is essential for any decision regarding the maritime border.
“They will provide input on territorial matters,” Anwar added. “For official meetings involving Indonesia or Singapore, I always include the Premier of Sarawak and the Chief Minister of Sabah in the delegation as a rule.”
When asked whether the issue was raised during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to Malaysia, Anwar clarified that those were informal visits.
“President Prabowo has visited Malaysia four times, but they were friendly, informal lunches. As of now, no formal agreement has been reached regarding the Sulawesi Sea boundary,” he said.
Formal negotiations, Anwar emphasized, are scheduled for July 29. “So what do we do with a friendly country? We negotiate. But our position remains firm,” he said.
Anwar also addressed the long-standing dispute over the ND6 and ND7 blocks, commonly referred to as the Ambalat Block. He reiterated Malaysia’s position, based on the country’s 1979 map and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on Sipadan and Ligitan islands.
Despite the sensitive nature of the disputes, Anwar stressed his commitment to peace and diplomacy, echoing the approach of previous Malaysian leaders.
“Indonesia is a close and friendly neighbor,” he said. “And we’re determined to avoid unnecessary tensions in contested areas.”
(antara)
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