Madani government resolves nine MA63 issues in three years, surpassing previous administrations, says minister Mustapha Sakmud
JOHOR BAHRU: The MADANI Government has achieved its best record in the nation’s history by resolving nine matters under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) within just three years of administration.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said the achievement surpassed earlier administrations, which managed to resolve only four matters over a longer period.
He said 13 out of the 29 MA63 claims have now been resolved through the MA63 Implementation Action Council chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“We have resolved nine matters within three years together with both state governments, with the participation of the Premier of Sarawak and the Chief Minister of Sabah.
“This involves negotiations among the three key regions that formed Malaysia,” he said when delivering his speech as the Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH) representative at the PH 2026 Convention held at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre here.
Among the key achievements, he said, were the recognition of the Public Works Department (JKR) and Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) of Sabah and Sarawak as technical departments, amendments to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia Act to include representatives from the two regions, as well as efforts to strengthen the judiciary.
Mustapha also highlighted the MADANI Government’s commitment to raising the special interim allocation to RM600 million for each region, up from RM125.6 million in 2022.
“Where else can you find a government like this? The MADANI Government has not only demonstrated its commitment through words, but has also delivered on its manifesto, including appointing a Deputy Prime Minister from Borneo for the first time in the nation’s history,” he said.
He added that development allocations for Sabah had increased from RM5.2 billion in 2022 to RM6.9 billion under this year’s budget to accelerate critical infrastructure projects such as the Pan Borneo Highway.
Mustapha said the commitment showed that PH and the Unity Government remained committed to protecting the rights of the people of Sabah and Sarawak as outlined in the party constitution and the agreement on the formation of Malaysia.
