Perlembagaan akan dipinda untuk tambah kerusi Parlimen Sabah, Sarawak, kata PM

Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to amend the Constitution to increase the number of parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak during the 2026 Malaysian Bar Association (MTPMA63) meeting in Kota Kinabalu. He emphasized that the adjustment must not undermine the principle of maintaining a higher proportion of representation for Sabah and Sarawak compared to the present situation.

The amendment aims to ensure that the ratio of representation for Sabah and Sarawak becomes more significant than it currently is. This decision was initially approved by the Joint Ministerial Council before being ratified by the Cabinet, taking into account the increased representation ratio for both regions. Anwar stated that the additional seats would be determined by the Representation Electoral Council (SPR) in Kota Kinabalu.

During the meeting, Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, Sarawak Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg, and Prime Minister's Department Minister Mustapha Sakmud attended. At present, Sabah has 25 parliamentary seats, while Sarawak has 31. Anwar highlighted that the possibility of increasing seats in the Peninsula cannot be ruled out either, but it should not compromise the principle of maintaining a higher representation ratio for Sabah and Sarawak.