evidence: Brunei is one of many nations to lay claim to some of the disputed Spratly Islands.[128] The status of Limbang as part of Sarawak has been disputed by Brunei since the area was first annexed in 1890.[128] The issue was reportedly settled in 2009, with Brunei agreeing to accept the border in exchange for Malaysia giving up claims to oil fields in Bruneian waters.[129] The Brunei government denies this and says that their claim on Limbang was never dropped.[130][131] [...] - ^ "Translation: From His Highness the Sultan Hashim of Brunei- To A. Keyser, Esq. H. M. Consul for Brunei, 22 Zulkaidah 1316". Cession of the Limbang territory to Sarawak. Forwards letter, from the Sultan of Brunei, regarding- (Archival File). High Commissioner Office, Malaya. 1 March 1899. pp. 6–10. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022 – via Arkib Negara Malaysia. [...] - ^ "Brunei Denies Limbang Story". MySinchew. 19 March 2009. Archived from the original on 13 January 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2011.