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Cabinet must resolve one-third formula before expanding parliament
Malaysia's Women, Family and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri says the government must first complete discussions on implementing the one-third formula before considering any increase in the number of parliamentary seats. Further negotiations between Sarawak, Sabah and federal authorities are needed to determine the most suitable approach.
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The government must finalize ongoing discussions about the one-third formula before moving ahead with any expansion of parliamentary seats, according to Nancy Shukri, Malaysia's Women, Family and Community Development Minister.
The one-third formula, which aims to increase female representation in parliament, requires additional deliberations between the states of Sarawak and Sabah and federal authorities in Putrajaya to determine the most appropriate implementation method.
Shukri emphasized that resolving the technical and procedural aspects of the formula is a prerequisite for any subsequent decisions on enlarging the number of parliamentary constituencies.
The matter underscores the complexity of constitutional and electoral reforms in Malaysia's federal system, where both state and federal governments must align on implementation frameworks before changes can take effect.
No timeline has been indicated for when these discussions between the relevant parties will be concluded.