Malaysia does not need ‘new deal’ to uphold MA63 commitments - Armizan
MALAYSIA does not need a new agreement, or a “new deal” as some have described it, to ensure that commitments and responsibilities arising from the formation of the federation continue to be upheld, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Dat...
Malaysia does not require a new agreement, or "new deal," to fulfill commitments arising from the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), states Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. In a Facebook post, Armizan emphasized that MA63 remains in effect, with its terms and responsibilities continuing to bind all parties, even after the enactment of the Federal Constitution.
He clarified that the express terms of the agreement indicate that MA63 did not expire upon the creation of the Federal Constitution and remains valid and binding. Armizan stressed that this understanding is crucial for celebrating Malaysia Day, especially concerning the formation of the federation and the roles of Sabah and Sarawak.
He pointed out that Article VIII of MA63 mandates the governments involved to take necessary actions to implement guarantees, undertakings, and recommendations from the Inter-Governmental Committee, further reinforcing its ongoing significance. Armizan urged Malaysians to recognize MA63 as a foundational document in the country's formation, not just the Federation of Malaya Agreement 1948 or the Malayan independence in 1957.
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