KOTA KINABALU, April 30 -- Sabah has stressed that its interests remain protected and prioritised in all negotiations involving national borders, particularly those concerning the Malaysia-Indonesia boundary at Pulau Sebatik.

Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the state government has been consistently involved at every stage of technical and diplomatic discussions to ensure Sabah's rights are not compromised, according to a report by Berita Harian.

He said representatives from the Sabah Chief Minister's Department, the State Attorney General's Chambers, and the Lands and Surveys Department have been part of the process.

"To ensure the state's interests are always safeguarded and prioritised, the Saba...