Many civilians have died or suffered during these incidents, causing an increase in anti-Filipino sentiment among the native peoples of Sabah, especially after major attacks in 1985, 2000 and 2013.
Banyak warga sipil tewas atau menderita selama insiden ini, menyebabkan peningkatan sentimen anti-Filipina di antara penduduk asli Sabah, terutama setelah serangan besar pada tahun 1985, 2000 dan 2013.