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FRAUD Kiram: The Royal Ruse of Professional Conmen, Fuad and Omar Kiram
How Fuad and Omar Kiram Sold a Nation That Wasn’t Theirs…
They say if you send money to a Nigerian prince, you might lose a few thousand. But trusting a self-styled Southeast Asian sultan claiming access to trillions in hidden gold could entangle you in one of the most calculated sovereignty scams of the century.
‘The Social Network:’ How Titles Became Tools of Power
What began as a bid for power became a blueprint for symbolic fraud with real-world consequences.
Fuad Kiram, a self-proclaimed Sultan who emerged as a rival claimant to the throne of Sulu, borrowed centuries of symbolic tradition for his fabricated monarchy: the Royal Hashemite Sultanate of Sulu and Sabah.
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Sulu Vice-Governor Comments on Sabah and Kiram as Sulu is declared stable and safe
The entirety of Sulu has been declared a state of stable peace and security (SIPS). The entire province follows Sulu's first legislative district, which includes the capital municipality of Jolo, was declared under a condition of SIPS on August 30
Malaysia’s Peace Role Shows How Foreign Mediation Can Benefit Sulu
Malaysia's continuing role in the Bangsamoro peace process offers an important example of how foreign involvement can support local peace without taking control of local political decisions.
Is any Sulu heir legitimate? Spain’s Sulu Sultan and 140 years of confusion in the House of Kiram
A quiet anniversary just passed that's worth digging up. On September 24, 1886, Spanish colonial authorities in Manila installed a Datu named Harun Ar Rashid as Sultan of Sulu, then marched him back to Jolo behind 200 Spanish soldiers.
From Royal Record-Keeping to Third-Party Lawsuits: The Degradation of the Sulu Sultanate
September 24 marks the death anniversary of Sultan Mohammad Pulalun Kiram, who ruled Sulu from 1844 until his death in 1862.
Jabidah Massacre: How a 1968 Tragedy Shaped Sulu and the Tausug
On March 18, 1968, young Moro recruits on Corregidor Island became victims of a secret Philippine military operation that would reshape the politics of Muslim Mindanao.
The Kiram question: can private citizens own and transfer people and states?
In 1963, a Sulu heir transferred his Sabah claims to the Philippine Republic. That same year, another claimant tried to transfer the same claims to British Malaysia. Just who owns the land and people of Sabah?
Martial Law in Sulu: How the 1972 Crackdown Shaped the Tausug Struggle for Autonomy
On September 21, 1972, Ferdinand Marcos Sr. placed the Philippines under Martial Law, setting Sulu on a path of militarization, conflict, displacement and political upheaval.
Did Sulu’s First Sultan come from Malaysia?
Sulu's first sultan, Sharif ul-Hashim, wasn't from Sulu at all. He came from Johor in what is now Malaysia, a detail that complicates modern territorial claims and narratives.
No Majority, No Easy Government: What BARMM’s Election Means for Sulu
The first parliamentary election in BARMM has produced a hung parliament, leaving political groups to negotiate how the region will be governed.
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TRADITION AND HERITAGE
The Sulu people are known for their traditional boats called vintas, colorful sailing vessels with iconic vertical stripes on their sails. Vintas are traditionally used by the Tausūg and other indigenous groups in Sulu for fishing and transportation, and they represent their strong maritime heritage.
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