{
  "id": 6718205,
  "title": "Anwar: Time to make MA63 part of the national conversation, not just Sabah-Sarawak issue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/anwar-time-to-make-ma63-part-of-the-national-conversation-not-just-6718205",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T05:54:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/11/anwar-time-to-make-ma63-part-of-the-national-conversation-not-just-sabah-sarawak-issue/234815"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KOTA KINABALU, Sept 11 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim seeks to elevate the discussion of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) beyond a mere Sabah and Sarawak concern, emphasizing its significance to the national fabric. He believes this broader perspective is crucial for Malaysians to grasp that the government's dedication to MA63 is an integral part of the Madani Government's national policy, deeply intertwined with the nation's development, stability, and unity. Anwar urges individuals across Malaysia, peninsular, Sabah, and Sarawak, to embrace this comprehensive viewpoint as a unified national policy, commitment, and narrative.\n\nThe Prime Minister pointed out that ongoing discussions on MA63 should be integrated into the national narrative rather than confined to sectoral debates. He highlighted that such annual deliberations on Sabah and Sarawak alone are insufficient, as the agreement represents a nationwide commitment to development and stability. Anwar advocated for a nationwide discourse that transcends racial, party, or group identities, fostering a unified national conversation that strengthens the country.\n\nIn support of Anwar's initiative, Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg echoed the need to position MA63 within a national framework. They argued that this alignment would harmonize the constitutional provisions with efforts to bolster Malaysia's unity. By framing the agreement as part of the Federal Constitution, the approach would address the interests of the federal government alongside those of Sabah and Sarawak, particularly in financial and developmental matters. This collaborative approach, they believed, would offer a more pragmatic solution to balancing regional and national interests effectively.",
  "summary": "KOTA KINABALU, Sept 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the implementation of the Malaysia Agreemen...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar: Time to make MA63 part of the national conversation, not just Sabah-Sarawak issue",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/anwar-time-to-make-ma63-part-of-the-national-conversation-not-just",
        "published": "2026-09-11T05:54:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}