KOTA KINABALU – The historical passing of the Federal Constitution 2021 Bill will pave the way for the full restoration of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
With the fundamentals of MA63 in place, steps can now be taken to move forward in restoring Sabah’s rights in the federation of Malaysia, he said in a statement here today.
“It is a significant moment in our country’s history. What’s more, it was passed unanimously by Parliament.
“We have been persistent about this, and the MA63 Special Council chaired by the prime minister has been forthcoming on requests submitted by Sabah and Sarawak,” said Hajiji.
The chief minister reiterated that the presence of the MA63 Special Council was crucial, as it was a manifestation of the government of the day’s readiness to sit down and resolve the related issues as one “Keluarga Malaysia”.
Sabah, he said, will not be stopping its efforts here, and will continue to pursue the reinstatement of the state’s rights through the MA63 Special Council.
Yesterday, the Federal Constitution Amendment 2021 Bill, tabled by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, was passed unanimously by MPs through bloc voting at the end of the second and third reading. – The Vibes, December 15, 2021
