Kota Kinabalu: The proposal to increase the representation of Sabah and Sarawak in the Malaysian Parliament to 35 percent of parliamentary seats remains under discussion as part of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), according to Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs).
The ongoing talks aim to address the long-standing issue of representation between the federal government and the two eastern states. The MA63, signed in 1963, outlines the framework for the federation and the rights of the states. However, the issue of parliamentary representation has remained a point of contention.
Sakmud stated that the proposal is still in the process of being finalized. The discussion involves various stakeholders, including state governments and federal officials. The outcome of these talks could have significant implications for the political structure of Malaysia.
The matter remains a key topic in political discourse, with calls for a resolution that reflects the interests of Sabah and Sarawak. (nst.com.my)
