Fornan et al v Malaysia (Sultan of Jolo v Malaysia) - Statement on the Letter from Paul H. Cohen, Counsel for the So-Called "Heirs" and "Successors-In-Interest" to Sultan Jamalul Kiram II - 2 June 2023
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Year
2023
Summary
On 29 May 2023, the Attorney General's Chambers received a letter dated 28 May 2023 addressed to the Attorney General from Paul H. Cohen, counsel for the so- called "Heirs" and "Successors-In-interest" to the Sultan Jamalul Kiram II ("Claimants") who made claims against the Government of Malaysia ("Claims"). The letter demanded immediate payment, before 2 June 2023, of the purported Final Award which amounts to USD16.412 billion (including 10% interest) together with USD3,502,394.24 in counsel and expert fees and USD4,026,592.64 in arbitration costs.
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