KUALA LUMPUR – East Malaysian lawmakers from the government bloc understand the needs of Sabah and Sarawak better now, thanks to a briefing on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) here today.
Speaking after chairing and addressing issues raised by Sabah and Sarawak MPs at Parliament, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Maximus Ongkili described the gathering as “lively and fruitful”.
“Sabah and Sarawak MPs were very interactive and raised pertinent issues and questions concerning not just development and security matters, but also the wellbeing of Sabahans and Sarawakians.
“It shows how passionate these lawmakers are to ensure the rights of Sabah and Sarawak, as well as of its people, are restored as stated under MA63,” said Ongkili.
Also present was Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
Ongkili said a similar programme will be held in Sabah to brief Sabah’s lawmakers from the government bloc scheduled during the state’s Budget 2022 sitting next month. – The Vibes, November 9, 2021
