MANILA - The spokesperson of the sultanate of Sulu denied Monday reports from Malaysian authorities that Raja Muda Agbimuddin Kiram is no longer in Sabah, Malaysia.
Abraham Idjirani said he was able to communicate with Kiram on Sunday morning before Malaysian forces attacked Tanjung Batu in Lahad Datu.
He also said the number of royal security forces in Sabah is now down to 170 from the original 235.
ANC HEADSTART, March 18, 2013
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