KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg are expected to join the national delegation for the Malaysia-Indonesia annual consultation in Jakarta on July 29, where discussions will include matters related to the Sulawesi Sea.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the presence of the two leaders was crucial as any agreement related to the country's borders must receive approval from these two state governments, while also allowing their views to be conveyed directly to Indonesia.

"This matter must be agreed to by the Sabah government. Therefore, on July 29, we will continue discussions in Jakarta, and the Sabah Chief Minister will be part of the delegatio...