THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER – The islands in Malaysia, especially those located close to the border need to be gazetted so as to avoid a struggle on the rights to the islands.This was stated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali in a talk-show programme entitled ‘Discovery and Conservation of Islands in Sabah’ with hosts Fadzli Aziz and Amin Idris at AlHijrah studio this morning.
In the programme ‘Assalamualaikum’, Dr. Ismail explained that all the islands on the East Coast of Sabah have been gazetted. Thus, the country will not face any problems such as those claims made on Sipadan Island and Ligitan Island some time ago.
“Occupation of the island is also important in proving that the islands belong to the country,” he said.
‘Assalamualaikum’ is a talk-show segment broadcast live on AlHijrah TV at 8.30-10.30 am daily. – MA (fl)
Media and Citra Division
Chancellery Department
