Settle one-third formula before seat increase, says Nancy
The women, family and community development minister says further discussions to determine a suitable method must be held by Sarawak and Sabah with the federal government.
Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Nancy Shukri has emphasized the importance of establishing the one-third formula for Sabah and Sarawak's representation in the Dewan Rakyat before any additional parliamentary seats are added. The minister, along with several Sarawak leaders including Cabinet members, has raised this issue, though it has not been the primary focus of discussions on state assembly seats.
Nancy expressed her support for Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi's stance on this matter within the Cabinet, according to Bernama.
To determine the appropriate method for implementing the one-third formula, Nancy stated that further discussions should take place involving the Sarawak premier, Sabah chief minister, and the federal government. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously indicated that the government had agreed in principle to increase Sabah and Sarawak's representation in the Dewan Rakyat, reflecting their position in Malaysia's formation through the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).
This decision was among the key matters agreed upon during the MA63 Implementation Action Council meeting.
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