for those who are interested in a little bit of history, and the reason of the conflict happening in Sabah now
before 1917, there was this kingdom that ruled Sabah, Palawan and part of Mindanao (Philippines)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultanate_of_Sulu
the Sulu Sultanate was annexed by the British in 1917, and later in 1963, Sabah (together with Sarawak) became part of the Federation of Malaysia
however, the descendants and followers of the kingdom are still claiming their territories and fighting for their ruling rights