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Anwar convenes MA63 discussions with Sabah, Sarawak leaders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has gathered with chief ministers from Sabah and Sarawak in Kota Kinabalu for high-level talks on the Malaysia Agreement 1963, signalling renewed focus on the constitutional accord.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA KINABALU — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with the leaders of Sabah and Sarawak at the Sabah International Convention Centre here, underscoring the federal government's commitment to addressing matters pertaining to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).
The gathering brings together senior officials from the three jurisdictions to discuss the longstanding constitutional framework that established the federation of Malaysia. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen federal-state relations and clarify implementation of the agreement's provisions.
MA63, which came into effect on September 16, 1963, established the terms under which Sabah and Sarawak joined the Malaysian federation. The agreement has been a subject of continued dialogue between the federal government and the two East Malaysian states, with various issues requiring clarification and resolution.
The talks held in the Sabah capital represent a significant engagement on matters of constitutional importance, with both Sabah and Sarawak historically emphasising the need for the federal government to respect the terms and spirit of the original agreement.
No immediate details regarding the specific outcomes or agreements reached during the discussions were disclosed at the time of the meeting.