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Malaysia's MA63 Implementation Technical Committee has instructed federal ministries and agencies to fast-track resolution of pending constitutional issues affecting Sabah and Sarawak, citing recent wins including increased state grants.
Sabah has doubled down on protecting its immigration autonomy, rejecting any erosion of constitutional rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 as the federal government implements its new border control agency.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that the federal government is engaging in discussions with Sarawak regarding an increase to the state's special grant provisions under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, marking a significant development in centre-state fiscal relations.
Harris Salleh, the former Sabah chief minister, has rejected allegations that he acted dictatorially when negotiating the 1976 petroleum agreement, asserting the 5% royalty arrangement was not his unilateral decision.