KOTA KINABALU: The Sulu terrorists' action of appointing a "commander" in each state constituency in Sabah to re-establish the Sulu sultanate in the state has been described as a futile move.
The Sabah Suluk Solidarity Council (MPSS) also views their action as challenging Malaysia's sovereignty.
MPSS secretary, Mohd Zaki Harry Susanto said the action also showed that the Sulu terrorist group was desperate for the support needed to realise their nefarious agenda, considering that the existence of the Sulu sultanate was not recognised in the Philippines.
"They are also trying to manipulate the people's thinking, especially that of the local Suluk community by glorifying the Sulu sultanate of bygone days, and they talk about the 'benefits' the Suluks can enjoy if the Sulu sultanate is brought back to Sabah.
"They have promised a sultanate that is based on Islam which purportedly could re-establish a great Sulu sultanate in the Malay Archipelago."
Mohd Zaki said this following the statement made by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on the matter recently.
He said MPSS hoped for tough action to be taken against those involved in the plot.
"We want people who are loyal to this country, not traitors," said Mohd Zaki who also called for fast and stern action against those with dual citizenship as they could be a threat to the country's sovereignty.
"They are free to come and go, and many of them still consider southern Philippines as their home, thus we fear that they may be involved in various activities including smuggling," he said.
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