PM: Special grant among key issue discussed at MTPMA63 meeting
KOTA KINABALU: A review of the Special Grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution was among four key issues discussed at the first 2026 meeting of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63), chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today.
KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim discussed four key issues at the first 2026 MTPMA63 meeting chaired today. These topics include a review of the Special Grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution, strengthening border security, increasing federal public service positions, and expanding parliamentary seats in Sabah and Sarawak.
Anwar emphasized that the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is a national trust and commitment requiring sincere, fair, and responsible implementation. The agreement's provisions must be adhered to, and unresolved matters necessitate continued negotiations with wisdom, sincerity, and consensus. The meeting, attended by Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, Sarawak Premier Abang Johari, and other federal and state leaders, also highlighted the Malaysian government's commitment to providing ample space for discussions with Sabah and Sarawak based on unity, ensuring equitable prosperity for all Malaysians.
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