Tak perlu ‘new deal’, MA63 kekal mengikat, kata Armizan

Sabah leader Armizan Mohd Ali stresses that Malaysia does not require a new pact or 'new deal', as the commitments and responsibilities outlined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) remain relevant and binding. As the Setiausaha Agung of the People’s Alliance Sabah (GRS), Armizan emphasized that Article VIII of MA63 affirms the commitment and responsibility of all parties who agreed to the treaty to uphold it for establishing the Federation of Malaysia, 63 years ago.

The article, among other things, specifies that the Tanah Melayu (Peninsula), North Borneo (Sabah), and Sarawak must take necessary legislative, executive, or other actions needed to fulfill specific guarantees, commitments, and obligations outlined in the Inter-governmental Advisory Council (IGC) report. Ali, who also serves as the state minister for trade and business, underscored the importance of this affirmation to the commitment and responsibility of all parties who agreed to the treaty to establish Malaysia.

Looking ahead, the nation does not need a new pact or what some people call a 'new deal'. This is because the written terms of MA63 inherently ensure the treaty remains unaltered as the Constitution of the Federation matures. MA63 continues to live, and the commitment and responsibility it outlines remain relevant and binding today, today, and forever, he said on the eve of Malaysia Day.

Ali, also a Member of Parliament for Papar, urged the public to understand the value and significance of Malaysia Day beyond mere numbers, emphasizing the need to deepen appreciation for each episode in Malaysia's formation history. "May Malaysia become more whole and progress, a homeland that is prosperous and safe for all its people," he concluded.