Malaysia–Philippines relations
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Malaysia–Philippines relations (Malay: Hubungan Malaysia dan Filipina; Filipino: Ugnayang Malaysia at Pilipinas) refers to the bilateral relations between Malaysia and the Philippines. The Philippines has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has an embassy in Manila and a consulate general in Davao City. The people of the two neighbouring countries have a long history of cultural and political relations.[1]
Malaysia |
Philippines |
---|---|
Diplomatic mission | |
Malaysian Embassy, Manila | Filipino Embassy, Kuala Lumpur |
Envoy | |
Ambassador Raszlan Abdul Rashid | Ambassador Charles C. Jose |
They are both founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, both countries are of Malayo-Polynesian stock, and both are important trading partners. The two countries have participated in joint conservation and security measures in the Sulu Sea, which lies between the two countries.
Malaysia has assisted in peacekeeping efforts in Mindanao, although in the past the attempt of President Ferdinand Marcos to retake eastern Sabah under the claim of the Sultanate of Sulu by forces through "Operation Merdeka" failed badly.[2][3] Following the arrest of Nur Misuari in 2001, Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said in a statement that they previously funded and supported the insurgencies in Mindanao, to fight against the Philippines, which also economically devastated the Moro people, but now have ceased doing so.[4] Both countries are now involved in the ongoing disputes over ownership of the Spratly Islands and parts of Sabah.