DIPLOMASI MALAYSIA TERHADAP KESULTANAN SULU (FILIPINA) DALAM PEREBUTAN WILAYAH SABAH

Abstract

This study analyzes about the claiming of Sabah Region By Sultanate of Sulu against Malaysia. The claim declared by a group of armed men led by Datu Raju Muda Agbimuddin Kiram who name themself “The Army of the Sultanate of Sulu (Royal Sulu Army) who landed in the coastal village of Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia. Their goal was to claim the entire region as their own, as well as sued the MalaysiaN Government to increase the rent of their land. Meanwhile, this claiming cannot be accepted by The Malaysian Government and they tried to come with a powerful army (Polis Diraja Malaysia) against Royal Sulu Army who is coming to Sabah. A number of people was die because of the conflict between Polis Diraja Malaysia with Royal Sulu Army. This situation has led the diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Philipine to the worst point in decades. This Research used Concilct Theory. The Concept is National Interest. The author also defines the scope of this study which is from 2011-2013.