Philippine President Warns Sultan of Sulu

                            

strong MANILA, KOMPAS.com - Philippine President Benigno Aquino warned leaders attempt to end the empire that armed supporters in the occupied state of Sabah, Malaysia.

In a televised speech, President Aquino said the Sultan Jamalul Kiram III will face 'full force' if his supporters did not abandon Lahad Datu.

About 180 people landed in Lahad Datu in mid-February with the aim of mastering the region based on the history of a region of the Sultanate of Sulu.

"If you do not choose to cooperate, fully kekutan state law will be used to achieve justice for all who are in harm's way," as stated President Aquino.

"This situation can not last. If you are a real leader of your people, you should be with us in ordering pendukungmu to go home in peace. "

Aquino added that the investigation will also be held with respect to whether there are laws that have been violated in what he calls 'stupid' . Proponents

Sultan Jamalul Kiram III landed in Sabah state by using motor boats and 30 of them armed.

Malaysia Police surrounded the camp they established and demanded that the settlers leave the place but was rejected.

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A brother Sultan, Kiram Agbinuddin-who participated in the migrants them-said they did not violate any laws because Sabah is owned by the Sultanate of Sulu.

"We did not attack this place karema ours," he told AP news agency .

"If the Malaysian police to use the weapon, then we have to defend ourselves."

Government of Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed to end this peacefully.

Philippines sends navy ship carrying food and medical supplies as well as social workers and Muslim pemimin to persuade supporters of Sultan leaves Lahad Datu.

state of Sabah has a border with the southern Philippines, which has a number of militant groups.

In the past, Sabah was part of the Sultanate of Sulu, which span several areas of the southern Philippines, including Borneo, before being handed over to the British in the 1880's.

In 1963, Sabah became part of Malaysia, who are still paying an annual rent as a symbol of the Sultanate of Sulu.