More complex, fragile political landscape likely as youths expected to be major factor in outcome, says analysts

Constitutional issues remain which require debate, securing Parliamentary two-thirds majority, says Anwar

Do not blame previous leaders who contributed to independence, says PM

Anwar says negotiations unaffected even as state under caretaker govt ahead of election

Anwar says federal spending in Sabah exceeds state’s revenue contributions, dismisses claims of exploitation

Anwar says Putrajaya determined to resolve longstanding issues, realise East Malaysians’ aspirations

DPM says Madani Govt has resolved nine claims involving Sabah, Sarawak’s involvement in federal matters

KUCHING, May 21 — The Sarawak government has outlined two key demands under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) as its top priorities in negotiations with the Federal government.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The government, through the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council Technical Committee, is committed to discussing a new special grant rate for Sabah in line with Article 112D of the Federal Constitution, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said.

PENAMPANG, May 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that any long-standing issues relating to matters agreed between the Federal and Sabah governments in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) will be resolved immediately.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — A total of nine demands concerning the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) have been fully resolved to date, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

KUCHING, Feb 3 — Two new members of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council Technical Committee (JKTMTPMA63) will be finalised this month, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

TUARAN, Jan 20 — The structure of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council Technical Committee (JKMTPMA63) will be reorganised to discuss matters arising from the agreement, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today is not just to fill vacant positions but also aims to strengthen the Unity Government’s administration and workflow, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

TENOM, Dec 7 — In just a year, the Unity Government has successfully resolved more issues related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) compared to previous governments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 26 — The Unity Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is Parti Keadilan Rakyat (Keadilan) president, is open to discussing and is consistent in fighting for the agenda in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said an increase in Sabah and Sarawak's allocations under Budget 2024 is due to the disparity in the development of the two states compared with states in the Peninsular.

KUCHING, July 19 — The Sarawak government has plans to develop the plots of land to be returned to the state by the Federal government, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

KUCHING, June 24 — The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Technical Committee’s meeting in early July will discuss in detail the issues to be ironed out in relation to Sarawak’s wish to take over Bintulu Port from the Federal Government, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

KOTA KINABALU, June 23 —The move by political parties in Sabah to resort to polemics and fact-twisting with regard to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to the point of confusing the people brings no benefit but rather makes it difficult for the government to effectively realise the rights as contained in the agreement.