Abstract
Extended Abstract Background: Sarawak, located in Malaysia and Kalimantan, in Indonesia are two twin regions of Borneo Island that depend on many aspects including political, economic, social and security. The position of the two border areas is very important to keep an eye on in avoiding any issues that can gives a huge impact on the socioeconomic wellbeing. This statement provides a clear message that security aspects must be the government's main agenda in maintaining peace and prosperity. However, in the face of unprecedented security developments in either Sarawak or Kalimantan from 1963 to 1974, leaders from both regions saw the need for the synergy in restoring Sarawak's security due to communist threats to both areas. In ensuring this, Sarawak and Kalimantan believe that diplomatic relations need to be strengthened to facilitate cooperation and assistance when needed. To accomplish this purpose, this paper will describe the military collaboration between Sarawak and Kalimantan from 1963 to 1974. This period was chosen in view of the communist threat in both areas. Communist ideology does not conform to the beliefs and lifestyles practiced by Muslims around the world. In the context of Islamic teachings, this communist ideology is far from a creed and should be rejected altogether because it claims that the Prophet Muhammad was nothing more than a fairy tale created in the eighth century by the command of an Arab Caliph. Regarding the Qur'an, the communists described its contents as a collection of religious clauses, divisions, divisions and mixed laws. The Quran was
Highlights
Sarawak, located in Malaysia and Kalimantan, in Indonesia are two twin regions of Borneo Island that depend on many aspects including political, economic, social and security
The results show that military cooperation between Sarawak and Borneo has successfully curbed communist influence and power in both areas
This was evident when the 1974 Sri Aman Agreement between communist representatives and the state government in Sarawak was signed while President Suharto's policy succeeded in clearing those who supported the communists
Summary
Background: Sarawak, located in Malaysia and Kalimantan, in Indonesia are two twin regions of Borneo Island that depend on many aspects including political, economic, social and security. Sarawak and Kalimantan believe that diplomatic relations need to be strengthened to facilitate cooperation and assistance when needed To accomplish this purpose, this paper will describe the military collaboration between Sarawak and Kalimantan from 1963 to 1974. The identity and thickness of the creed have made this tactic unsuccessful in attracting the majority of Muslims in Sarawak and Kalimantan in particular This threatened was said to have persisted into the highlands of Borneo which threatens the socioeconomic development of both areas. The Sarawak government led by Tun Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Rahman Ya'kub took the initiative to eradicate communist threats to ensure the socio-economic development of the state and its neighbouring country, Borneo in Indonesia. To further analyse the writing of this paper, this study uses primary sources such as the Dewan Rakyat Official Statement
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