He said Malaysia had many times stressed that it does not entertain any claim on Sabah, which had been recognised by the United Nations and the international community as being part of Malaysia on Sept 16, 1963.
“It must be emphasised that the government of Malaysia is not keeping quiet but has taken several measures to stop the claim proceedings,” he said when winding up the debate on the motion of thanks for the royal address for his ministry at the Dewan Rakyat today.
Earlier, law minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the government does not recognise the claim and arbitration relating to the payment order of RM62.59 billion to the heirs of the Sulu sultan.
This is in view of the appointment of the arbitrator, Gonzalo Stampa, being annulled and no longer legally valid.
On the issue of Pulau Pisang in Johor, Saifuddin said the sovereignty of the island is not disputed by Singapore and it belongs to Malaysia.
He said Singapore recognised the sovereign right based on the agreement signed between the late Sultan Ibrahim and the Governor of the Straits Settlements Sir James Alexander Swettenham on Oct 6, 1900.
“Only the operation of the lighthouse there is under the management and administration of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore,” he said.
Saifuddin said Malaysia had full control over Pulau Pisang and workers of the lighthouse needed the permission of the country and go through the Malaysian Immigration checkpoint in Kukup, Johor, to leave and enter the lighthouse.
On the security of Malaysian embassies abroad, he said the government does not compromise on the security of the staff and they would be evacuated if necessary.
“At the same time, we are also upgrading the security system at Malaysian representative offices abroad with closed-circuit cameras, access cards and visitor registration,” he said.
On the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Saifuddin said Malaysia had stated its neutral stand at various levels, while respecting the right of independence of a country and the integrity of its borders.