From GMANews (Oct 13): Malaysian prime minister: Peace deal to be felt even in Sabah
The repercussions of a Mindanao peace deal may be felt even in Sabah, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said on Saturday. Najib said the framework peace agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, which Malaysia facilitated, could bring down the number of Filipinos fleeing unrest in Mindanao and illegally entering Sabah, while encourage current residents to return home. Hundreds of thousands of illegal Filipino immigrants in Sabah have long been a source of friction between the Philippines and Malaysia. The region has also long been considered a back door for illicit activities, and fugitives and even terrorists traveling between the two countries. "We have played a role as facilitator for the peace and if we help in the development Mindanao ... it will have a positive impact on the region and Sabah," Najib said, according to an article posted in Malaysia's The Star....
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/278150/news/nation/malaysian-prime-minister-peace-deal-to-be-felt-even-in-sabah
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