马来西亚宣称对沙巴拥有主权，以回应菲律宾在联合国对沙巴水域的主权要求。 Malaysia asserts Sabah sovereignty in response to the Philippines' UN claim on Sabah's waters.

针对菲律宾对沙巴提出主权要求，马来西亚已向联合国发出外交照会，强调其主权。 Malaysia has sent a diplomatic note to the UN to emphasize its sovereignty following the Philippines' claim on Sabah. 外交部长穆罕默德·哈桑表示，根据《联邦宪法》，马来西亚的主权包括沙巴和砂拉越。 Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan stated that Malaysia's sovereignty includes Sabah and Sarawak, as enshrined in the Federal Constitution. 此前，菲律宾向联合国提交了一份外交照会，声称对包括沙巴水域在内的南海延伸大陆架拥有主权。 The move comes after the Philippines submitted a diplomatic note to the UN, claiming an extended continental shelf in the South China Sea, including Sabah's waters.