INQUIRER.net: Malaysia tightens control of barter trade, flow of foreigners into Sabah

INQUIRER.net Philippine News for Filipinos

Malaysia tightens control of barter trade, flow of foreigners into Sabah Apr 2nd 2013, 00:58 MANILA, Philippines—While the Philippines has not given up its claim to Sabah, the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has asked Filipino barter traders to comply with fresh Malaysian regulations "notably requiring Filipinos and other foreigners" to present passports or seaman's books if they wish to do business in the disputed state and the neighboring territory of Labuan.   In a statement, the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur said the new guidelines would take effect on April 15, according to a note verbale the Malaysian Foreign Ministry sent to diplomatic missions around Malaysia.   The document states that crews of trade ships or vessels will be requi... Keep on reading: Malaysia tightens control of barter trade, flow of foreigners into Sabah Media files: Malaysia-beach-area-1024x680.jpg (image/jpeg)

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